1 150 9 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/ec7f374ec0141e415aa6c6e7005f0d2c.pdf 40ccbce198d1d6d3456bbfadf0a496b2 PDF Text Text THE PRIDE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS INDEPENDENT STUDENT NEWSPAPER TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2008 www.thecsusmpride.com VOL. XIX NO. 12 Civil rights activist remembered at candlelight vigil CSUSM artists reflect on statue's significance BY ELBERT ESGUERRA Pride Staff Writer Last Tuesday, CSUSM invited artists T. J. Dixon and James Nelson to speak to the university community about the historical perspectives about the campus statue honoring civil rights activist César Sleepless in San Diego Chavez. Dixon and Nelson were the two artists responsible for creating the statue and spoke about the importance and legacy to which the school connects itself. "My mother was a farm worker in Texas during the 60s, and [the United Farm Workers] was all that she would talk about," shared Dixon as she spoke about personal meaning of the work. "It was really the most tragic existence for farm workers who didn't have a voice and was never in one. place long enough to ask for change and equality." The week ended by honoring the leader with a candlelight vigil at the steps of Chavez Plaza. Traditional, See Sleepless, Page 4 Photo by Elbert Esguerra / The Pride Campus community unites to raise awareness On Tues. April 8, men and women gathered in Forum Plaza to participate in a night of empowerment and education against the sexual violence of women. Take Back t he Night is an observed protest around the nation that involves walking in the dark to display that women should and have t he right to feel safe while walking in the dark. Every two minutes, somewhere in A merica, someone i s sexually assaulted. This is the second year the Women's Center has held a Take Back the Night event on campus. On display was the 'Walk In Her Shoes' exhibit, f eaturing a variety of women's shoes with f acts and personal stories about sexual violence u nderneath them. The National College Women Sexual Victimization Study estimated between 1 in 4 and 1 in 5 college women experience completed or attempted rape during their college years. B efore the event began, many students walked through the exhibit and scaled t he booths in attendance. Students and s taff candidly shared their experiences and observations regarding sexual violence. Morgan Hoodenpyle, Women's Center Operations Coordinator, opened the event, welcoming students and s taff in attended and served as Photo by Amanda Andreen / The Pride emcee throughout t he night. A student pauses at the "In Their Shoes" display to reflect while reading survivor stories of those vicimized by sexual assult See Night, Page 4 C SUSM celebrates with sold out grand opening ceremony "You're either ' in or you're out,' as Heidi Klum would say— Traditional dancers pay tribute at dusk prior to a candlelight vigil in honor of activist César Chávez. BY JACKIE CARBAJAL Pride Staff Writer LGBTQ Pride Center now open BY AMANDA ANDREEN Pride Staff Writer See Vigil, Page 4 Take Back the Night BY BEN ROFFEE Pride Staff Writer Gal S tate San M arcos Students and San Diego residents alike w ill abandon t he comfort of t heir h omes on A pril 19 to t ackle an old cause with; a n ew a pproach: a s leepover. : I n an e xhibition of h omeless^ n ess, " Sleepless in San D iego" w ill b e a n ight spent u nder t he s tars a imed at r aising a wareness on t he issue h omelessness in San Diego. W orking alongside t he San Diego R escue M ission, a non-profit g roup dedicated t o a ssisting t he homeless, C SUSM's Pi Upsilon chapter of A lpha K appa Psi w ill r epresent CSUSM at t he a nnual event. Initially, A lpha K appa Psi h ad a similar event p lanned, " Sleepless in San M arcos," t o coincide with the m ain event b eing held in Point L oma. However, logistical problems f orced t he event t o be cancelled. A s an a lternative, A lpha K appa Psi decided to merge its event w ith t he San Diego R escue M ission's " Sleepless in San D iego" event. cultural dancers began the festivities at dusk by highlighting some historical significance within the area - from here in San Marcos to and all of you by far, are fierce and out," said Shane L. Windmeyer, an acclaimed author and keynote speaker at the dinner and celebration of the grand opening of ASI's LGBTQ Pride Center last Friday night. Held at the Grand Salon in the Clarke Field House, the sold out event housed alumni, s taff, students, and members of neighboring LGBTA communities on other local campuses as they showed their support and excitement for the new center on campus. The new LGBTQ Pride Center director, Rodger D'Andreas, and Co-President, Bryce Manning, of LGBTA and the Community Outreach & Resource Coordinator for the LGBTQ Pride Center, shared the honor of introduc- Photo by Amanda Andreen / The Pride Performer Tatiana entertains audience at LGBTQ dinner. See Center, Page 4 Relay for Life San Marcos high holds annual cancer walk BY AMANDA ANDREEN Pride Staff Writer Each year the American Cancer Society sponsors Relay for Life, an event held at different times in dif- ferent cities across the nation. The overnight 24-hour event, Relay for Life creates a unique opportunity to unite cancer survivors, those See Relay, Page 4 Career Center hosts annual job fair Thursday, April 10, 2008 The CSUSM Career Center held a j ob fair in the Kellogg Library Plaza f rom 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. The j ob fair featured companies including Target, Wells Fargo, Cox Digital, and Sea World. Amethyst Hills, a sophomore at CSUSM, commented, "The j ob fair was really a good chance t o meet so many different people f rom all different t ypes of careers. It gave me an opportunity to look at an assortment of j obs that I might be interested pursuing in the near f uture." For f urther information regarding j ob opportunities visit the CSUSM Career Center at: http:// www.csusm.edu/careers/ �T H E C IPRIDE ^S^SS^tóS^B'I I H ß rtwilSiä?^ Church's Influence on Sports B e t t e r l ate t h a n n e v e r MLB preview BY DAVID CHURCH Pride Staff Writer With April finally here, it means only one V DtSTO&ÜTIQN MAHAGBRv- , thing: Playoffs! But Ä l l ; iv/MpiC S imi^iE. the other thing that : * .x \:kmà B>mm\ ** \ V ' enters the back of the mind is baseball. So |nj|I f : m | ||gj| once again it is that i% v ^ •MmM^, Ä i i f ÉtíttoR:" ^ time for Tim Moore and I to make some bold predic^ j l Ä v g g Ä jlg11 ^ v il| ì i H i tions about the baseball season. ; ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT C | C Y Young BIMTök v -tò; i I r % With Johan Santana jumping *% \, \ T o m a ä w : r ;; * f rom the American League to SPORTS e w j o s l ¿ " t> National League, the AL Cy * ; QHum M N G R ' - * he AAE ;t . t i m M dote ^ :, ^ v Young is up for grabs. Last year I took a bold chance and picked ; * cow kxwwfr % John Lackey to get the award and TÍFFANÍEHOANKS \ despite starting on the disabled BUSIHESS MANAGER & t ^ list Lackey will have another > SALES REPRESENTATIVE . 7 \ career year similar to last year. * o ~ <MmmYùHOs * -r Tim on the other hand picks I i Ä ^ i f c ^ i H p i¡§ I MI second year Daisuke Matsuzaka * ADVISOR ^ - • ' . to get the j ob done in Boston. In the N L, Tim and I show ¿o$tm$WMT$B$: » our biases as we both pick local v ; v ^ I ^ C I ^ T O í i i ¿ Á sports icon and reigning N L Cy v% S t Young champ, Jake Peavy. Peavy V llilliii h ^ : ' T OM C&CBONÖ V will have a tougher time defendi w i M i f e f S ^ : ing his title as Ben Sheets, BranIVAKÖARCIA > Ì don Webb and Santana will look / 1, MtK&Mt® , to dethrone him. r : \1kM Most valuable player I love it when my hometown I jbviMA mmm Anaheim Angels, yes Anahim, get some praise f rom others, and - lui? ' Ä ^ s I N I - iSSptl^ Tim is giving the newcomer Torii l ^ , m ; i i 4 ^ - ; -4';.^ Hunter the respect of lead the majors in saves in his M VP honors. I on the first year as a closer as the Chiother hand, I feel the cago Cubs are a team that fails to guy who is on top is maintain leads late into games. Biggest disappointments on top until someone I will agree with Tim when proves otherwise. So Alex Rodriguez will he says that the Detroit Tigers be my M VP of the are going to be the biggest disAL with Chone Fig- appointment. Although it is gins and Vernon Wells early and there is still plenty of baseball to be played, I don't see close behind. On the other side, I feel that them doing what I expected in David Wright is going to be the the preseason and w inning the guy who gets the j ob done. Tim division. on the other hand is going with I will also have to agree with Rafael Furcal who like Figgins Tim when he says that Dontrelle would have to prove himself with W illis' ship is slowly s inking average, stolen bases, and r uns and t his may be the year that he scored as both are lead off hitters goes under. Willis has seen h is with little power. numbers deplete since 2005, Biggest surprises and d oesn't seem to be showTim brought some valid points ing any signs of change. The to the table when mentioning the only t hing Willis has going for Kansas City Royals and Arizona him is that the Tigers owe him Diamondbacks' third baseman, $7 million t his year, $10 milMark Reynolds. Reynolds is o ff lion next year and $12 million to a great start and is currently in 2010. showing his power with five The big picture homeruns and 15 R BI's through A s for the playoffs, I see the 12 games and could be a seri- Angels playing the Boston Red ous consideration for the MVP. Sox for the AL crown, while the I will agree and say that Kansas New York Mets will face the City will be a strong contender St. Louis Cardinals for the N L against the Chicago White Sox title. Then in the World Series, and Cleveland Indians for the I t hink that the Angels ace, John Central division. Lackey will out pitch John SanBut when choosing a player, I tana and earn M VP honors as am going to have to pick Kerry the Angels will win their second Wood who will more than likely title in their franchises history. ¿f i 7 m $m t Voice ito M t i ^cmarily i Stó y ^icos, ;Ùiisigiì0d editorials How w ill the proposed budget cuts ($386 m ilion to the CSU's) potentially impact your education? • M a t o e t hat a ll t he c lasses w ill s till b e a vailable." illÄ^^Ä.S^ivfS ? A e e ditor émti include mi ;fÉml^^^aiípM lilMiÉ^'; gmmmràM leügtli. I^etterf I siitNiiittect v ía e t e r $ n i € m all t han to tJie individual editoir^ HKIk teachers; more moneytWí lOanieilè Alport '^mmkf^^h^ì^^ ' ' ^¿ 'Wk "I think it will cutout classes and-'dass mze will increase^ Kevin Chatham " The b udget a nd ligerease t uition w h i á t is n ot g ood for CSUSM, S d d o n i cut pw f unds!" T T^JprikteíspMrttó^kí^ ; MattDobim Súfhtmm more eat out as-much.^ Chris Shaw " Negatively, I asstime? fated *Max"Ahdet$m Freshman 1 ^ \ bttp:/fwwwJheesumprkk.<xm Photos bfhmá Gertik/TkePrÚe Blood, Sweat, Tears, Children BY TORIA SAVEY Pride Staff Writer I 've b een t hinking a lot a bout c hildren lately. B efore you a sk, no, I 'm n ot h aving one, and no, my b iological clock i sn't ticking. I 'm 24. I 'm not even s upposed t o b e done with t he w ild, d runken p artying s tage of m y l ife (not that I h ad m uch of one to begin w ith - I 'm a n u nderachiever at u nderachieving). It a ll s tarted m any moons ago w hen I j udged someone else. Now, I j udge a lot, b ecause it m akes t he t ime go f aster, a nd b ecause q uite honestly, t here a re a lot of s tupid, h ypersensitive p eople in t he w orld. A lso, b ecause I 'm a b ad p erson. B ut in t his c ase, t he g irl in q uestion w ants t o r aise c hildren as p art of her l ife g oal. She f eels t hat one of t he m ost i mportant t hings she c an do is b e a m other. Of c ourse I j udged. T hat's u ndoing 100 y ears of f eminism. T hat m eans p eople w ere s ubjected to t he smell of b urning b ras f or n othing. I m ean, my g randmother h ad t o chip away at t he g lass c eiling w ith a p lastic s pork t o get a m anagement p osition b ack in t he day. But d espite t he n ext p hrase b eing t he one t hat u shers in t he a pocalypse r ather quickly, I m ust say it. I w as w rong. A nd if you a greed w ith m e, t han you a re t oo. My g randmother, w ho h ad t o k nock out m ale c ompetition by h itting t heir j ugulars w ith h er h igh h eels, p ointed out t hat f eminism h ad n othing t o do w ith n ot h aving k ids. I n f act, it h ad n othing t o do w ith f orcing t he h ousewives out of t he k itchen. It w as a bout choice. You c an s tay h ome w ith y our k ids. B ut if you w ant to, you c an a lso get out t here and w ork. B ecause of f eminism, or w omen's l iberation, or whatever you w ant t o c all it, y ou're f ree t o do w hatever you w ant. T he m ore I t hink, t he m ore I r ealize t hat it m ight b e e asier t o h ave a j ob as a c age f ighter t han t o stay h ome and r aise c hildren. A nd y et, a lmost e very m other t ells m e t hat h aving a c hild is one o f t he b est t hings t hey've ever d one. So w hen t he t ime c omes, p erhaps I w on't let w olves r aise my c hild u ntil it is t oilet t rained ( like I t old my f uture m otherin-law I w as g oing t o do). H opefully by t hen I 'll h ave t he r idiculously h igh w ork e thic to b e a m other. I f n ot t hough, t hey do s till have p acks of wolves in C anada, I t hink. �O PINION THE PRIDE KjLL±yi\J±y The unfair stigma of "Brokeback Mountain" BY BILL RHEIN Pride Staff Writer At the 2006 O scars, t he movie " Crash" walked away w ith the t op p rize. T hough it was a decent f ilm about racism in A merican, the other n ominated f ilms dealt w ith r iveting topics in a more i ntense and potent way. "Good Night and Good L uck" was the t rue story about government c ensorship and " Munich" was a f ilm about the r epercussions of the a ssassination of Israeli a thletes at the 1972 Olympic Game by P alestinian t errorists, and both have implications that are still are relevant. In a ddition, " Capote" is the story about f amous writer, Truman Capote, and the s truggles he f aced as an author and a homosexual. However, the most dramatically moving f ilm of that year was "Brokeback M ountain." Not only did the Academy rob it of Best P icture, today it still f aces the stigma as " that gay cowboy movie." In my experience, I have found that most fcf t hese comments come f rom people who have not even seen the f ilm. It is u nfair to c riticize such an important f ilm without personal experience. U nfortunately, people are unable to look beyond the element of homosexuality and miss the art and inspiring moments of t his f ilm. Director Ang Lee made "Brokeback Mountain" about more than l eftwing p ropaganda. It has the elements that put it in the r unning for being one of the best f ilms of the current decade. The late Heath Ledger gave the best performance of his career and deserved the nomination for Best Actor. His tragic death makes t his p erformance that much more important. In all other areas, t his movie excelled, such as the cinematography, other a ctors, and the breathtaking score. It is a monumental f ilm meant to dispel ignorance, and yet still i ncreases it in some people. However, t here have been previous f ilms about homosexuality, t his one is i mportant because not only is it done well — it boldly challenges the image of the A merican cowboy. Tuesday, April 15,2008 C SU A lliance: B udget c ut i mpacts For up-to-date information, visit CSUSM's Budget Central online IMPACT T O CSUSM • A 10 percent budget reduction would be a $2.5 million cut to CSUSM's current budget, with an additional $3.1 million cut based on no growth, creating a total reduction of $5.6 million. • The cuts would mean larger class sizes, reduced student support, and fewer course sections resulting in students taking longer t o graduate. It would mean greater workload for CSU faculty and staff and no funding for compensation agreements resulting in a decline in employee morale and performance. • CSUSM grew over 25 percent in the last three years. Based on 0 percent growth, approximately 750 qualified students would not be able t o enroll if CSUSM is not able to accommodate additional new student enrollment in 2008-09. First-time freshmen and transfer students who apply late to fall 2008 will not be considered unless enrollment space becomes available. • These cuts will erase significant gains the university has made t o increase access for minority and underserved communities. CSUSM's student population now reflects 22.4 percent Hispanic and 27.6 percent other minorities. IMPACT T O CSU • This budget cut is in addition to $522 million in funding cuts to the CSU between 2002 and 2005. • The CSU will be unable to provide access to 10,000 qualified students, mostly California residents, which will have a direct impact on the state's economy and on the key industries that our graduates enter, such as nursing, teaching, agriculture, business, public administration and technology. Future demand for college graduates outweighs the supply by 6 percent representing a million graduates • The CSU graduates 90,000 students each year, including 87 percent of education graduates, 64 percent o f nurses, 65 percent of business professionals, 82 percent of those involved in public administration, and more than half of the state's graduates in agriculture-related fields. • The proposed budget cuts to CSU would remove more than $1 billion from the state's economy. • The negative impact o n student access would fall disproportionately on students from underrepresented communities. For 2008, freshman applications t o CSU for Latinos are up by 21 percent and African Americans by 11 percent over previous years. IMPACT T O THE REGION • Cuts to the CSU will be felt by the regional economy as CSUSM generates a total impact of $307 million, sustains 5000 jobs, and generates more than $16 million per year in tax revenue. • With 42.3 percent of all new students coming from North San Diego, and 18.6 percent from South San Diego the impact t o college-bound students and their parents in the region will be devastating. • The majority of our graduates enter into business, education, or other professional services fields. North County as a growing region is dependent on our graduates as teachers, nurses, business leaders, and service professionals. • CSUSM's alumni continue t o live in California, with more than half working in San Diego County. T wo out of five of our alumni work in education; more than two-thirds work in their chosen fields. 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FLAG FOOTBALL MNGRM FLD Monday, April 21 10:00 AM UPS INFO TABLE : iKifiiBi£ZEWA^KEL ijTERBAGE' UBS! AM • C SU BUDGET UNIV PLAZA 12:30 PM THESIS PRESENTATION/ DECAMP UNIV 444 (BmaB event submissions to prtde@csmm,edu ATTN: Calendar of Events} �From NIGHT, page 1 Boys who witness their fathers' violence are 10 times "As such a big international more likely to engage in spouproblem, the fight against sexual sal abuse later in adulthood assault can seem sometimes than boys from non-violent daunting. It seems so much homes. bigger than our own individual A predominant voice in the lives. Something so huge, that night came from the males in it would be impossible to fight,1" attendance. They wore white said Hoodenpyle. "But by being ribbons, which represent the here tonight, each and every one movement from men to end vioof us is demonstrating our com- lence against women. The orgamitment to battling this problem. nization, Men Can Stop Rape, Even as impossible and daunting offered pamphlets and flyers as it may sometimes seem." at their booth listing ways men could prevent sexual violence. According to the November 2000 National Violence Against Women Survey, 17.6% of women in the United States have survived a completed or attempted rape. Of these, 21.6% were younger than age 12 when they were first raped, and 32.4% were between the ages of 12 and 17. One organization in attendance was Rape Aggression Defense or RAD. The program facilitates courses that offer women real- istic self-defense tactics and techniques that could assist in the prevention of rape or sexual assault. R.A.D. more specifically advertised their upcoming training course for April 11-13. The first course is $20 and ASI Women's Center is sponsoring the first 10 CSUSM students the RSVR Those interested in the women's only course can R.S.V.R by e-mail at www. csusm.edu/police/RAD.htm or call (760) 750-4567. From V IGIL, page 1 the La Jolla and Pala Indian Reservations. Dixon and Nelson were among several guests, watching while activists and community members spoke about the lives of farm workers during the 1960s and 1970s. Later in the evening, students and other community members laid carnations and litpandles. They shared some experiences as immigrant workers while they sat at the steps of Chávez Plaza. "With César Chávez, a man like that truly deserves this honor," said ,Nelson. "When we received this commission, we were very fortunate to have done this." Before his death in 1993, Chávez spent more than two decades fighting on the behalf of immigrant farm workers across California and Texas: He was responsible for the creation of the United Farm Workers Union which organized strikes and boycotts to create higher wages for farm workers and immigrant rights. March 31 celebrates César Chávez Day, which also happens to be his birthday. The week prior to honoring the day, the university presented "North County," a play that spoke about the lives of North Photo by Elbert Esguerra / The Pride County Latino immigrants — their Students lay flowers at the steps of Chávez Plaza to pay tribute to activist César Chávez during a candlelight lives, hopes, and dreams. From RELAY, page 1 whose lives cancer has greatly impacted, community members, and businesses to celebrate survival and ways tofightback against cancer, Usually hosted at local schools, fairgrounds, or parks, teams walking in the Relay are the core makeup of the event. Team members take turns in a sponsored walk-a-thon, in addition to other activities, which include entertainment, booths, and inspirational speakers aiming to raise money and awareness about cancer and the ACS. Last year, Relay for Life raised $33.3 million in California alone, with over 12,388 participating teams with 34,572 cancer survivors participating in the sponsored events. More than 3.5 million people participate in Relay for Life nationwide each year, and this past weekend, hundreds participated at San Marcos High School. Cal State San Marcos student and staff writer Lance Cartelli said, "The event was amazing. Seeing everyone affected by cancer coming together whether it be people that have family members orfriendsthat diedfromcancer or the survivors of cancer, everyone coming together for a single cause and telling why they are 'relaying' was amazing and one of the most beneficial experiences I have ever seen." Many student organizations participated in this year's event including several CSUSM fraternities and sororities. For more information, please visit wwwrelayforlife.org VIDEOGAME INDUSTRY JOB OPPORTUNITY, IN FUN FAST-PACED PROMOTIONS COMPANY! Seeks Dynamic Marketing Assistant MBC Promotions, located in Oceanside, specializes in national media and partnership promotions. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are needed. Passion for videogames is a definite plus! Position will b e part-time and requires a personable perscamlity. No phone calls accepted, will reply to ail applicants. Fax (760) 639-3796 or email resume and covo: letter to jobs 1 @mbcpromotion$.a>m . From SLEEPLESS, page 1 Participants are expected to arrive between 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. at Liberty Station in Point Loma with their own sleeping gear. The San Diego rescue mission has indicated on their website that the event will not be cancelled on account of inclement weather, saying, " the homeless sleep outside even in unfavorable weather." "This year, it is the goal of Alpha Kappa Psi to shed light on these issues to students who do not typically see these problems in North County," CSUSM sophomore and member of Alpha Kappa Psi, Melissa Mattingly said. "Our goal is to raise $2500 to donate to the San Diego Rescue Mission." Mattingly, who "was recently crowned Miss Escondido, said, "I found out about the San Diego Rescue Mission through the Miss Escondido pageant, and I have been working with them ever since I won." Like a walkathon, participants will conduct fundraising for "Sleepless in San Diego" through the acquisition of sponsors, usually friends, family, co-workers and neighbors. According to Alpha Kappa Psi, ^'Donations to the San Diego Rescue Mission go to support two core recovery programs encompassing in-depth services for lasting change, as well as an emergency shelter, providing men, women and families the opportunity for both immediate relief and longterm transformation." As of April 10, Alpha Kappa Psi has raised $3200, far exceeding its initial f undraising goal. While there is a minimum donation of $50 required to get into the event for most participants, students participating with Alpha Kappa Psi are asked to donate j ust $10. Alpha Kappa Psi is still looking to get as many people involved in the event as possible and hopes to garner media attention at the event. Students interested in participating should contact Alpha Kappa Psi at akpsi_ pu@yahoo.com for more information. From CENTER, page 1 ing the night's entertainment. Ranging from the ballads of international singer/songwriter Tiamo De Vettori, to spoken word performances by Kimberly Dark and Miz Liberty, to colorful and energetic dance numbers by drag queens Tatiana, Marilyn McWilliams, and Moment St. John, the evening was lively, light-hearted and jubilant. Highlighting the vision for the LGBTQ Pride Center as a place that "creates, sustains, and strengthens an open, inclusive, safe, and affirming environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, and ally communities," all present for the celebration affirmed and empowered CSUSM's next step in bettering the campus community. "The Pride center is a great addition to ASI's programs and services sponsored by education, advocacy, support, resource information, and a safe place for all students," said ASI CEO and President Caitlin Gelrud. "It was through the voice and advocacy of CSUSM students that this center was established. In the spring of 2007, the ASI Board of Directors approved the strategic planning and establishment of the LGTBQ Center." Manning introduced the keynote speaker, Windmeyer, as "the leading author on gay campus issues, a national leader in gay and lesbian civil rights, and a champion for LGBT issues on college campuses. He is the executive director of 'Stop the Hate' and the executive director for 'Campus Pride,' the only national organization for student leaders and campus organizations working to create a safer campus environment for LGBT students" and spoke about his several books addressing LGBT students and involvement in sororities and fraternities. "One of the things I think the LGBTQ Center is really about is the community," said Windmeyer, "and I'm not telling you anything new when it comes to how important community is on a college campus...This shouldn't just be about LGBTQ people, this should be about the entire campus community. And the LGBTQ Pride Center should be a place where we can educate across intersections of identity." Toward the end of the evening Dr. Bridget Blanshan, Dean of , Students at CSUSM, recognized alumni and graduating students who have and had worked hard in the LGBTA community on campus by honoring them, their courage, and commitment to the campus community with a special certificate and commencement cord. The LGBTQ Pride Center is now open and located at Commons 201. More information about the center and its resources can be accessed online at csusm.edu/asi/lgbtq, or by visiting the center. �JC/\ 1 U 1 \ D J FEATURES T H E PRIDE Tuesday, April 15, 2008 r ASI alternative Spring Break The act of giving is so much more BY JACKIE CARBAJAL Pride Staff Writer W hile other s tudents were r elaxing or v acationing d uring s pring b reak, a h andful of CSUSM s tudents p acked t heir b ags and flew out t o N ew O rleans for an alternative t o t he conventional s pring b reak. For its f ifth year, ASI worked alongside Habitat For Humanity: a nonprofit, Students Shane Skelton, Sara Gallegos and Jamie Inarda lifting a roff truss during construction while on Spring Break. Can't find affordable health insurance? There are options available for students on and off of campus BY NAME REDACTED Pride Staff Writer A notable concern among college students is quality health care insurance. While it can be difficult to find a policy that adequately covers student needs, if one "browses around" there are many private insurance policy options available to suit an individual's particular requirements. In addition, many insurance packages that are available are specifically designed for student situations. As a short brief: CSUSM's requires all students to have health insurance (including international students). Consequently, the university does have a health insurance policy available. The health insurance policy offered by CSUSM is advocated for those who do not have private medical or liability insurance. The policy also o ffers hospitalization benefits and other specific medical services. Students also have the option of purchasing the insurance policy on a semester or yearly basis. To enroll in the student health insurance plan, visit the Associated Students Office in Commons 205 and/or Student Health Services. There is also extended student health insurance offered by CSU Health Link that covers medical needs that exceed the resources of Student Health and Counseling Services such as specialist and emergency rooms referrals. Students can run into some tricky problems when their parents' insurance policy no longer covers them or when students have jobs that do not offer insurance benefits, so it is best to research and find a specific or comprehensive policy that can serve particular concerns. To find the best policy, just research and find a plan that works—some plans have year-round coverage, some are based on full-time/part-time student status, and some are more flexible with doctor and hospital choices. To get a general idea about college health insurance plans and some get common questions answered, visit insurance carrier's websites, or check the following: http://www.collegeinsuranceonline.com/ faqs.htm. CLASSIFIEDS PHHHHH Camp Summer Jobs M agdaten» E do» Faisüy YMCÀ is hiring life guards, catìip counselors and camp unit leaders. Check out our website at ecke.ymca.org * ffyouvrntldim mUti»«**™!^ C hristian h ousing m inistry dedicated t o e liminate homelessness by b uilding low cost h omes for t hose in n eed. T he g roup of s tudents, led by Sara Gallegos, worked on a h ouse t hat h ad b een f ramed j ust t he week b efore. The g roup's p rojects included a ttaching h urricane s traps t o the outer wall s tuds, double t op p lating, exterior wall sheathing, l ifting roof t russes onto t he r oof, p utting all t he roof t russes in place, and almost completing t he roof s heathing. Students even h ad t he o pportunity t o meet and get to k now t he w oman whose home t hey were b uilding. " This w oman h as b een l iving in her F EMA t railer f or t he p ast t hree y ears next t o her h ouse t hat she can no longer live in b ecause of t he extensive d amage f rom t he h urricane. She j ust now w as able to q ualify for a Habitat home that is luckily b eing built on her l and," said Gallegos. Habitat f or H umanity t ypically buys land, b uilds h omes on t he land, and t hen sells t he h omes for r educed p rices to t hose who q ualify for n eed. "It w as a great e xperience for everyone t o meet t he owner and get t o k now her t hroughout t he w eek. She w as so k ind and g rateful, she even m ade u s lunch t wice," a dded Gallegos. T he e xperience o ffered participants t he o pportunity t o witness t he p rogress and also, lack of p rogress, since t he d estruction of H urricane K atrina back in 2005. " I did lead a g roup t o N ew O rleans last y ear and a fter t hat e xperience and able t o go b ack one year later, not much h as changed. T here h as b een a m inute amount of r ebuilding, but positively t here s eems t o b e a little m ore l ife in t he city, especially in t hose a reas most a ffected." T he g roup h ad d owntime d uring t heir w eeklong t rip, t ouring N ew O rleans t o see t he G arden D istrict and French Q uarter, and t aking a d inner/jazz c ruise on t he Mississippi River. T hey also attended an N BA game against t he N ew O rleans H ornets and t he N ew York K nicks. The a nnual event is g aining m omentum t hrough s tudent participation each year. S tudents i nterested in an a lternative s pring b reak next year should k eep an eye out f or applications in October. " I would e ncourage anyone w ho is t hinking about volunteering t here t o j ust go," said Gallegos. " There is still so m uch t o b e done and t he r esidents t here are so appreciative." THE CENTRE FOR ADVANCED LASER AESTHETICS BE READY FOR BIKINI SEASON! BE HAIR FREE! ULTRA FAST LASER HAIR REMOVAL | Buy one gel one FREE (starting from $50) U p or Chin, Bikini lane, Brazilian, Underarms, Legs, Back • I : A otters valid with this ad. First time clients oniy. Exp,W15(08 • H LIPS ENHANCEMENT J $249 (reg. price $349) J Ail offers valid with «his ad. First time client only. Exp.6/15/08) * de Los Coches, Suite 305, Carlsbad In New Henry's Shopping Center Acne Treatment, PhotoFaciall Ski» Rejuvenation, Wrinkle Reduction, Celluiite Treatment, Upo-Dtssoive, Laser Vein Removal, Restylane, Botox, Peels, Mieroderraabrasion, Scar & Pigmentation Removal �ere h The new University Store has your CSUSM gear fix and more.. STORY AND PHOTOS BY AMANDA ANDREEN Pride Staff Writer The opening of the new University Store on April 7 not only marks an exciting day for the University's Foundation, but it also begins a new chapter for all CSUSM members to revive their school spirit and nurture the growing campus community. In addition to the now textbook-only store located downstairs from the new store on the f ifth floor of Craven hall, the University Store is open and eager to serve students in many new ways. "As a non-profit corporation operating for the benefit of our campus community, we feel that t his is a step in the right direction. It may be a small d ifference in our campus as a whole, but it is always exciting to be a part of t he campus growing and moving for- the textbook and a staff member will go downstairs and retrieve the book. Merchandise in the new University Store is similar to that previously available in the Bookstore. However, the amount carried, the layout, and the choices of merchandise have expanded. With plenty of Cougar ware for alumni, students, the manager of the University Store. Currently operating on limited hours since the main selling period for textbooks this semes ter is now over, the University Bookstore (downstairs) will only be open f rom 8:00 moms, dads, chila.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday, and dren and extended family members, findclosed on Fridays. The new University ing that special college spirit item is even Store (upstairs) will be open Monday- easier in the new University store. There Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. and is also talk of expanding the general merFridays from 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. If stu- chandise in the University Store to include • dents need a book or textbooks f rom the general books, magazines, g ift items, and Bookstore during o ff hours, as long as t he hosting off-hour activities. "We really want University Store is open, there will be a to make it more of a destination where stuclerk service available, so all a student has dents that do live at UVA would want to to do is go to the University Store, request come here to the store," said Brown. "This is such a perfect location. We're really looking forward to getting more involved on the campus." No matter what time of year, students will always be able to find the classic gray, white, and navy CSUSM and Cougar logo wear, but students can also expect to see seasonal fashion-forward merchandise that reflects current fashion trends and allows students to show off their CSUSM pride in the store. "We carry what we call 'Ra-Ra or school-spirited things, which is our thing with the new cougar logo, but we mix in a little bit of fashion with it," said Brown. The new store is easily accessible, f ully stocked, and planned with college students in mind. Complete with an Apple computer and product section, soon students will be able to test the Apple products for themselves before purchasing them, and all students are eligible for the college student discount available through Apple on products like iPods, Mac laptops, and other Apple program software that the University Store carries. With the end of the semester approaching, Brown emphasized the big push the University Store is doing for textbook buybacks. " That's all based on teachers' requisitions," said Brown, "so if the teachers get their orders in, that's how we gage our buyback. We know that textbooks are expensive, and there is a textbook affordability issue on all campuses." Whether the University Store is a destination for textbooks or an embroidered CSUSM sweatshirt— there is still a big issue the Univer- Student employee Jenny Quijada models sweatshirts and other merchandise. sity Store is working on to help students on campus: the cost of textbooks. That is why the University Store is o ffering a new scholarship program in coordination with ASI to cover the cost of textbooks. " It's something we started this past spring," said Brown. "We're calling it the 'Textbook Rewards Program' and we're working in conjunction with ASI." Each semester 10 students can receive the scholarship, which covers the cost of textbooks up t o $450 per student. "It w asn't marketed for Spring ' 08—we ended u p giving out 6 for Spring, but it's going to be a big push for Fall," said Brown. " There are requirements and they can pick u p all the information f rom ASI or here. It's a nice t hing to do t o give S L IMTER F R C M J E R E C A E T !! EF O A RS K G N Y L R S! in order to receive Campus Emergency Alerts you must self register Into the system!! To further strengthen campus emergency preparedness Cal State San Marcos has i mptems^ communicate with the campus community duringtimesof emergency Tim^system allows students, faculty and staff to determine how they would like to be notified If the campus should experience an emergency Choices include one or more of the foltowing: * SMStextmessage (standard text messaging fées apply) • Cellphone • Campus e-mail • Personal e-mail • Nome phone • Work phone To register go to: www.csusm.edu/ep andfollowthe prompts to enter your personal information Pink and white shirts for women are only a small portion of the new seasonal merchandise available to students �Bfj, j ||| Not j ust for canp BY AMY SALISBURY Pride Staff Writer One week from today, the United States will celebrate its 38th annual Earth Day. As the result of nearly four decades of environmental awareness, the surface of April 22nd is synonymous with tree-hugging, hemp clothes, and liberal protests. A far cry from p o l i t y in the 60s and 70s, the modern Earth Day presents revolutionary thinking and opportunities for every American to change the world for the better. April 22,1970 was the first official Earth Day in America. Following his election into the U.S. Senate in 1962, former Wisconsin State Senator and Governor Gaylord Nelson took up environmental preservation activism under the presidency of John. F. Kennedy. "For several years," Nelson said, "it had been troubling me that the state of our environment was simply a non-issue in the politics of the country." Thus, Nelson and Kennedy set out on an environmental conservation tour through the states in the fall of 1963 to raise awareness on the issues. Unfortunately, the tour was largely a failure. Nelson felt that even though the tour barely received any political attention, "it was the germ of the idea that ultimately flowered into Earth Day." As Nelson continued his presence in the U.S. legislature, he traveled to as many states as he could. Troubling evidence of environmental degradation was apparent all over the country, yet concern over the facts was wholly absent from the political agenda. Through Nelson's talks and activism, he created a somewhat backwards course of action: he BY LEVI MARTINEZ Pride Staff Writer vT Forgetting an mp3 player or iPod at home should no longer be a burden. There is an easy to use website which allows the user to upload a playlist of 12 songs (each song not being larger than lOmb) and keeps everyone's favorite playlist a click away. On muxtape.com it takes no more than 15 seconds to create a free account. This website not only allows the user to listen to music from any computer with internet access, it also creates a community of playlists which allow all its members to listen to each o tters top songs. Muxtape works by browsing the user's saved media files and uploading it to the site in which the person agrees to share their playlist with everyone. Listening to music is simple as well, after creating a playlist or browsing through other members' playlist the user clicks on the title of the song and the song begins to stream, want to pause the song just click on the title again and it pauses. Another great feature which Muxtape provides is allowing the user to add its favorite playlist from other members by pressing add playlist or remove playlist : if the user decides it no longer pleases them. As an avid music listener Muxtape allows me to take my favorite songs with me to wherever I go, took the issues to the people before appealing to the government. Finally, in 1970, Nelson took part in an environmental "teach-in", which acted as a response to the rising perception of ecological conditions across the nation. Earth Day itself was a spontaneous reaction to the millions of Americans Nelson reached out to looking to raise environmental interests to the forefront of politics. "That was the remarkable thing about Earth Day," Nelson remembers, "it organized itself." With "going green" as the newest trend, there are certainly plenty of opportunities to get involved this Earth Day. The government has stepped up environmental awareness, presenting a whole host of ways to promote cleaner air with a public education group called "It All Adds Up." The group's focus is on ways that communities can reduce air pollutants through more conscientious commuting. "It All Adds Up" offers tips for dropping individual pollutant production from autos. By simply keeping a car's tires properly inflated, fuel use can decrease by up to 18 gallons a year. Getting regular tune-ups is also essential; a well-maintained car will produce 20% less ozone emissions than one that is not. Moreover, "reduce, reuse, recycle" may as well be Earth Day's slogan. Reduce use of disposable products by buying permanent items, and refrain from buying products that have large amounts of packaging. Reuse plastic grocery bags as trash bags, use hand towels in the kitchen rather than rolls ofpaper towels, and donate unwanted items to charities rather than throwing them out. whether it is to work or a quick study session at the library— Muxtape is a great way to create a backup music plan, Check out my Muxtape mix at muxtape.com under username: CSUSM2008. R ecycling is easy as our campus sets a great »example of how painless the act really is. Plus, California pays consumers 5 cents per can or bottle returned to a recycling . facility (in case the environment isn't incentive enough). Earth Day has fundamentally become more of a state of mind than an observed event. With technological strides promoting the use of compact fluorescent light bulbs, hybrid cars, and energy-efficient appliances, there are virtually no products that encourage harm to the environment. Even the easiest of actions make an impact: using less hot water, taking public transportation, or planting a tree. To get involved in the San Diego area, Balboa Park hosts its 19th annual EarthFair on Sunday April 20th which provides a multitude of environmental preservation opportunities. For more information on the event and volunteer sign-ups, visit I BY BILL RHEIN Pride Staff Writer Hypem.com or The Hype Machine is another Internet revolution for the music industry. In the world of blogs, several pertain to music reviews and opinions. The Hype Machine is a resource where the registered music blogs come together in a convenient way for Internet users. The site tracks the activity on a wide variety of blogs and relays the posts onto it for easier browsing of music opinions, The mission, according to the site, is to inform people of music they are unaware of and expose them to new possibilities. Internet users can browse music according to the reviews of others that have similar taste. Previews of songs are available, as well as a link to the Amazon and iTunes music stores. The founders of the site intended this to steer people to new artists and help them make money through sales. The Hype Machine is userfriendly for all users, but according to the site, the most popular demographic is "a more male, fairly wealthy, youthful, more educated crowd." Another bonus is the amount of reviews made possible by the live indexing of songs and artists. The Hype Machine makes searching for and discovering new tunes much easier, as compared with searching on individual blogs. In addition, unlike published music reviews, these are the honest and raw opinions of "musicphiles." Though the site favors the alternative and indie types of music, it contains information to interest fans of ai types of music. People who are open to new music should try The Hype Machine because it is a resource of music blogs unlike any other site. �The Evolution of Dance S chool's not o ut f or t he S ummer BY JONATHAN E. THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer How to make the best o summer school options falls down on cue according to the chorus of the song. "I was at a party once and "The Evolution of Dance" can thought I would bust out the be found on youtube.com. The sixrobot move. It didn't go over minute video currently has close to so great. I think I should 82 million views. The sheer number take lessons from the guy in of viewers is in direct correlation with the the video," said junior Business Major Kyle sheer genius of Judson Laipply, an inspira- McClellan. tional comedian. The six decade ranging More importantly the video embodies an video can be appreciated by all ages. all encompassing philosophy: often times, The video features dozens of popular people become so focused on their favorite songs and popular dances ranging from music that they alienate the rest. Music is a the 50s to the early millennium. The video part of life. To enjoy a well-balanced life, all begins with Elvis Presley's "Hound Dog" music should be considered regardless. For and ends with Jay Z's "Dirt off Your Shoul- an education on the progression of music der." The recorded stand-up act portrays a and dances please take six minutes and view. crowd thrilled with his extremely well exe- "The Evolution of Dance." It would be intercuted performance. Literally in both song esting to see an updated version of the video. and dance, he does not miss a beat. Perhaps Mr. Laipply could get hyphy and Theflawlessvideo seems to reach a peak thizz it out next time around. of entertainment during Chumbawamba's Link:youtube.com/ "I Get Knocked Down." Laipply repeatedly watch?v=dMH0bHeiRNg BY NAME REDACTED Pride Staff Writer Summer school is a great option for students whether their need is acceleration or remediation. While summer school is a good opportunity to catch up on college credits there are various concerns to be aware of in choosing to enroll in summer courses. It is important to remember that summer programs are shorter and more condense in time than regular semester classes. Summer programs include a whole semester's worth of work, so be aware to not take too many classes and do not expect it to be easier than regular semester classes. At CSUSM there are several deadlines, so be sure to keep track of them to successfully register and begin classes. To find out what tuition and fees may be (depending on how many credits are taken) check the summer school information webpage on M yCSUSM:http://sweb.csusm.edu/ Schedule/200830/fees.asp. The priority enrollment period is from April 7 to April 21, 2008. Any holds on record need to be cleared before proceeding. From April 22 to June 1 (Summer 2008 schedule adjustment period), a student may add or drop classes in the newly instated My CSUSM system. The payment deadline for classes registered up to May 14 is May 15, 2008. For classes that are registered on or a fter May 15, fees are due by the next business day at noon. The first day of classes starts June 2 and the add/drop period is from June 2 to June 9, 2008. June 9 is the last day to drop a class (that meets for the summer first session) with no aca- demic record. June 9 is also the last day to add a summer 2008 class that meets for the first part of the term including f ull session, first session and second session. On June 10 for late registration be prepared to pay late registration and adding fees. July 6 is the last day of classes for those that meet for the first term. The second session of summer starts beginning on July 7. July 10 is the last day to drop classes without academic record. August 9 is the last day of classes for the second term. For more details and to register for summer school, check CSUSM's summer school class offerings through MyCSUSM. In addition, CSUSM Extended Studies also provides many summer programs so check their class offerings. If CSUSM does not offer a particular class for a student, a good alternative choice is to check out local community colleges such as Palomar or Mira Costa, which o ffer plenty of classes to suit one's academic needs. Apply for admission (if one is a new student) as soon as possible in order to register for classes sooner before they fill up to limits. Another benefit for taking classes at community colleges is that the costs can sometimes be less expensive than at universities. Overall, surtimer school can be a helpful choice for students, but to make it a beneficial experience there is a duty as a responsible student. As a student, make sure to factor in devoting enough time to classes and other comprehensive details including class offerings, work status, and financial situation and plan one's schedule accordingly. Mini-Dorms in San Diego becoming a big problem for students and neighbors BY ROSS LICHTMAN Pride Staff Writer Upgrade your day with a delicious nutritious fresh fruit smoothie. Life is good when you live life juiced! Payforö smalt get a medium Pay for medium, gat a large. Simple a s that! Sring t his i nfo y o u r l p ^ l J uice if Up! l or your FRIE s fes-ypgrade. 1 50 l ocations a nd g rowing! w ww.juîceiîupxom mm motm m m mmt tm & tm a? wt p&miamim juici it m lomm, mtmm mm mt mheb coupons o r Qftm< um om m w$tùmm m visit with ins coupon, coupon not vkm if mmducêd or crnrn. m am vaiuê, Ixccums mamm mum ¿m mm® snms. 0 2 0 i te it up? 0a Km mAHtmt mfomAwm cm i-aaip ämx We have all heard of the term "minidorms," but what exactly are they? According to the city of San Diego a mini-dorm is any house or apartment having three or more living areas including rooms and lofts. These minidorms have been popping up all around San Diego for decades. The amount of living area is j ust too small for the masr sive amount of college students that reside throughout the entire city. With colleges such as SDSU, CSUSM, UCSD, Mira Costa, Palomar, and the San Diego City College campuses that are all stationed in San Diego there are thousands and thousands of students that need places to live. As a sophomore at CSUSM Jack Overman says, "Living in a mini-dorm is a lot more convenient. It makes rent a lot cheaper when you live with a bunch of people rather than living with another person somewhere else. And with such a high cost of living here in San Diego, the more money s^ved the better." The problem with these kinds of living situations is the fact that the houses that students are moving into were originally created for j ust one family. Students are known to pack 10-15 kids into a house that was made for a family of 4 or 5. Neighbors complain because of the excess noise and trash, not to men- tion the amount of cars due to limited parking. Both sides of the spectrum have their reasonable points, but so far nothing has been done to change it. With the ever-increasing amount of college students pouring into every county of San Diego the amount of mini-dorms is only going to increase each year. As a student down at SDSU, Allison Ives believes that "mini-dorms j ust make everything a lot easier for everyone. Living in a house with 7 girls makes rent a lot lower and I love having so many people over all the time, although I can tell it does annoy the neighbors a lot." With students needing places to live and families needing more peace and quiet throughout their neighborhoods is there any way to create a compromise? The city of San Diego is currently holding meetings and thinking about placing ordinances around the city in order to limit the amount of mini-dorms that are allowed to stay standing. Laws are also being thought of to banish mini-dorms altogether. If this is truly the case then a lot of homeless college students will be looking for places to live within the next few years. The city needs to figure out a good compromise in order to allow students to get a great education while still living in the beautiful city of San Diego. �Cougars crack NAIA national rankings CSUSM Baseball blows out Occidental and Domínguez Hills BY LANCE CARTELLI Pride Staff Writer In their first game of the week, the Cougars dominated Occidental College (10-16). The Cougars came out the gate strong scoring 11 runs in the first three innings, while not giving up a run until the bottom of the 5th inning. Already leading 4-0, the Cougars had a big second inning, scoring five runs, highlighted by Jackson Chapelone and Johnny Omahen with two-RBI base hits. Pitcher, Johnny Holtman got the win giving up only two runs of six hits infiveinnings of work. The Cougars blew out Occidental College 16-2 in a strong pitching and hitting performancefromthe team. In thefinalgame of the week, the Cougars scored double digits again in another blowout against Cal State Domínguez Hills. Losing 2-1 in the top of the 4th inning, the Cougars scored nine runs to blow the game open. Dane Ponciano hit a three run home run to give the Cougars a 4-2 lead to begin the huge offensive explosion. Terry Moritz also added a two-run home run to give the Cougars a 10-2 lead. Pitcher, Jared Suwyn picked up his 2nd win of the season to even his record to (2-2). The final score was 14-4 to advance the Cougars even further over .500 with a record of 17-14-1. The Cougars travel to La Sierra University on Sunday for a doubleheader, starting at noon. CSUSM Softball splits doubleheader with Concordia after snagging the national # 21 ranking BY TIM MOORE Pride Staff Writer CSUSM Softball broke info the national spotlight last week, cracking the NAIA Top-25 with a #21 ranking in the 4/9 poll. The feat is the first of its kind in the two-year history of the program. The Cougars attempted to carry the good vibes into their Saturday doubleheader with Concordia University, however a series of missed opportunities cost them game one. The Cougars bounced back and won game two in dramatic fashion. In game one, the Cougars got on the board early, scoring a run in the first inning on a Shanti Poston RBI single, scoring Elizabeth Bush. The Cougars took the 1-0 lead into the top of the fourth when pitcher, Melissa Lerno ran into trouble, giving up four runs. The Track and Field looks good at UCLA CSUSM Track and Field competed in the Rafer Johnson/Jackie Joyner-Kersee Invitational on Friday and Saturday at UCLA. The Cougars put up multiple top-10 finishes amongst some of the best athletes in the nation. Top-10 finishes are as follows: Ashleigh Davis took 8th in the women's 100-meter hurdles with a time of 14.61. Billy Walker finished 8th in the men's 100-meter dash with a blistering 10.93. Dallon Williams placed 9th in the women's 1,500-meter run, timing in at 4:37. Kyle Hughes finished sixth in the men's steeplechase with a time of 9:47. Ronnie McFadden just missed the top-10 in the discus, with his throw of43.74 meters earning him 11th. *Info compiled from www.csusm.edu/ athletics •Cougars had two shots at a comeback, scoring one run in the sixth, stranding three base-runners, and one run in the seventh, leaving two base-runners, resulting in a 4-3 loss. In game two, Concordia scored in the top of the first inning, only for it to be countered in the bottom half by the Cougars. The Cougars broke the tie in the bottom of the f ifth, however Concordia posted a run to tie the game at 2-2 in the sixth inning. The tie stood until the bottom of the seventh inning, where Leilani Madrigal doubled to get on base. Holly Russell singled Madrigal to third base where an Erica Coelho squeeze bunt scored Madrigal for the walk-off win. The Cougars' record advances to 24-12 on the season. The Cougars face Point Loma today, before facing the #1 ranked Cal Baptist University in a doubleheader on Saturday at Mission Hills H.S. at noon. Visit The Pride ONLINE • •• m m flu fli M fe « • ^ ^ mum m mm •• Be notified of breaking news Receive the email edition Comment on stones Student Polls H ™ » ««fi» l « "«afp. ««*ÉÉS m J I I P WW WmmMM* Mm 9«M*V O^tfc, * K n o w t h e f a c t s m t b * myúm* 1 ( m r f u t u r e d e p e n d s m it* JAakmbB&mmed, h e a l t h y , Ib mmñámié^km* K âtionand >rtk>n counseling pmmniktn s upport s ervices MM^^^M ^ SBriiSi^fiM — I 6 th Annualat I1nternational PFair Thursday April 17 1:00 AM - University Hall laza TKl .—How a^íi -i 7 - I - I - on a km _ i i ^ m ^ M » u*»n oi �— -• '-y . WW « Get snuggly and musically satisfied with Gypsies The Gypsy Lounge is the new place to be for musical nomads BY ADAM LOWE Pride Staff Writer Music is one of the most important influences in my life, as well as many others', I'm sure. The feeling I get when I see that musician take the stage and debut his musical talent for the night - it is unmatched by almost any other feeling. This is why there is no better way to bask in awe of a well deserving musician than in the comfort of a place so personal that you can almost call it home. This is the reason that The Gypsy Lounge (www.thegypsylounge.com) in Lake Forest, CA is beyond any bit of doubt, my favorite place in the world (at least thus far) to enjoy live music. As soon as you walk in the door, you are met with an extremely "living room" type of atmosphere. There are a handful of retro looking couches lining the walls with enough pillows to prop yourself up or just snuggle with, depending on your preference and mood. Aside from the fact that The .Gypsy Lounge has the most comfortable seating and makes the best and strongest drinks, it is host to some of the greatest music in Orange County - a lot of some big names in music had their innocent beginnings at this very club. Many of these bands who began their careers playing little shows to small crowds in this club have gone on to become some of today's more popular radio played musicians. Rocco Deluca and the Burden, one of today's best concert selling artists, is one of the former hosts of a weekly night of local artists coming together to play acoustic sets at The Gypsy Lounge. This title now shared by Chris Paul Overall, AJ DeGrasse, Jay Buchanan, Joseph Denges of Hollowell, Cory Joseph of Sleepless Me and many other incredibly talented musicians. Along with Rocco Deluca is Brett Panic at the Disco sends SOMA fans into a hot panic BY JACKIE CARBAJAL Pride Staff Writer What do you get when you cross hundreds of fourteenyear-old girls and their misfortunate parents, Honda Civics, and shrieking during sound checks, but no exclamation point necessary? Why, a Panic at the Disco concert, of course. On Saturday, April 12, this year's Honda Civic tour, headlined by the band formerly known as Panic! at the Disco, arrived to a sold out Soma in San Diego. Dennen, yet another example of a local artist who began playing shows at The Gypsy Lounge and ended up with quite a popular following and a wonderful amount of radio credit. Music changes lives - it has the ability to take every single emotion, especially those that don't make sense to you - and it helps them to become clear. If some of these major musicians had their modest beginnings in this club, who knows what could happen if you showed up. Every Tuesday is "not so acoustic Tuesday" and showcases some of the most amazing talent in Orange County and surrounding areas. Take the drive - pay the few bucks to get in - spend a few hours escaping from your world and enter the soothing world of music. Allow it to move you and your life will be changed. Photo by Adam Lowe / The Pride S ushi H uku BY ALEX HAND Pride Staff Writer Living in San Diego, a sushi restaurant isn't too hard to come by. A restaurant like Sushi Huku, however, is an invaluable find for any sushi consumer. Located conveniently close to campus at 727 W. San Marcos Blvd, Sushi Huku is a sushi restaurant that offers phenomenal food fit for a college student's budget. Upon entering the restaurant a customer is warmly welcomed by the f riendly s taff. The t ype of dining experience you are looking for should dictate where you choose to sit. A prominent t hing to note is the vastly d ifferent atmosphere between sitting at a table or up at the bar. The tables o ffer traditional Japanese style seat- ing and create the p erfect romantic atmosphere for a datè. Sit at the bar for a more exciting, entertaining atmosphere that is perfect for a night out with a group of f riends. The f un loving chefs love t o converse and never hesitate to celebrate with their customers. Don't be surprised if you get to know the s taff on a first name basis, as they somehow seem to remember the names of all their customers. The restaurant offers a full sushi menu as well as a variety of other traditional Japanese style dishes. The prices blow many other sushi restaurants out of the water. Traditional Maki rolls are offered at $4.00; where as specialty rolls rarely exceed $8.00. So, when looking for a great sushi restaurant to take that someone special or to have a night out with some friends, look no further than Sushi Huku. Great food, great prices, and a great atmosphere — What more is there to ask for in a sushi restaurant? purchased the brewery from Korbel Champagne Cellars. The large brown glass bottles holds 25.4 fluid ounces. Grey and black hues comprise the majority of the label. A pitchfork looking object takes center stage. Red lettering is used in the name of the ale. Unlike most beers, which are capped with bottle caps, the brewery utilizes a system found on most champagne bottles. A mesh wire secures a cork and thin aluminum cap with the brewery's name in white and red stencil, which all work together to keep the bottle pressurized. The ale has a 7,75% alcohol by volume. The ale retails for $7.39 at BevMo. The ale pours light and crisp yet surprisingly generates a full inch thick head. The head gradually reduces to a quarter inch thick. A slight head then remains for the duration of consumption. The ale radiates a heavenly golden hue while carbonated bubbles blissfully glide to the top of the chilled glass. A scent similar to that of the smells associated with a Sunday barbeque occupy the surrounding air space. The ale enters the mouth and quickly signals for a thrilling ride. The ale then quickly attacks the taste buds. The taste buds and tongue tense up due to the powerful surge. The ale descends beyond leaving a thick coating of yummy in its wake. "The smooth and sweet malty hop flavor of Damnation is what makes it hands down, my favorite Belgian Ale anywhere on the market," said senior Literature and Writing Studies Major Adam Lowe. Damnation should be enjoyed by itself. This peculiar ale deserves full attention to ensure proper satisfaction and experience. Enjoy Cougars! Photo by Alex Hand/ The Pride Photo courtesy ofDecaydence Records Throughout the concert, I couldn't help but ask myself whether or not the Tweens and die-hard Panic fans really enjoyed their new music as much as their older hits (after all, nothing in the new CD allows them to legitimately scream out 'WHORE' to assist the song). But while their dance, electrónica, and pop sound may be a thing of the past and their stage performances alongside burlesque dancers and sideshow circus backdrops are a distant memory, their talent still shines through. Now that they've abandoned the synthesizer for acoustic guitars, anyone who may have disregarded their music from the first album could learn to love them with an open mind and a fresh appreciation for classic rock with a twist. Anyone attending the additional tour dates should expect a good show., .at the end. While last year's Honda Civic Tour headlined by Fall Out Boy opened with up and coming talent—this year's showcases bands that have been opening for years without even a well known hit. The exception goes to Phantom Planet for their 'California' single, which came out in...2004? Panic's musical abilities are still ever apparent. Lead singer Brendon Urie's vocals were on par even though it was his 21st birthday. And, as an added bonus, the crowd got to sing 'Happy Birthday' to him. In their first album, the boys were still so young and desperate for attention. Now Panic at the Disco, in their sophomore album, assures fans they don't have to worry—that they are still the same band. But while the band's four members are still the same, their music is clearly not. BY JONATHAN E. THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer Russian River Brewing Company brews and bottles Damnation Golden Ale in Santa Rosa, California. 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PREDATOR: REQUIEM Buy It Justas b J "Juno* is an mcrecWe comedy-toma ~m aixHrtteengge j • • pregnancy mm retätionswps ngntruHy eamea Best Saeenpia Best s creenplay. illlilll »KNOWS YOU'RE DEAD Lìà ':' ' a w i 1 R EA I i lliliiSillBaBS �A&E Tuesday; April 15, 2008 Funny field anties can't save mediocre cast of "Leatherheads" BY ELBERT ESGUERRA Pride Staff Writer A h, t he throwback days of football. If only it were able to sustain u s all year long. Instead, George Clooney's " Leatherheads" only gives tidbits that make us long for the a utumn tradition. H is attempt t o carve out a piece of his own vision as a t op Hollywood f ilmmaker still feels years away in this film set in 1925. Clooney directs the film and plays Dodge Connolly, a crowd pleaser of a player and an aged man who is fighting to play in a b oy's world. He seeks younger talent \ to strengthen his Duluth ? Bulldogs in a league that is faltering due to a lack of interest that professional footballers can make a sustainable living. Enter "The B ullet" Carter ^ Rutherford (played by John Krasinski of T V's "The Office"), America's golden-boy hero for all things American and wholesome IP of the 1920s. Dodge believes that " The B ullet" is h is answer t o j ampacked stadiums and rabid f ans. Of course w ith every upright image comes a cer- t ain amount of detractors who hope to uncover (or ^L splatter) a little dirt on M B B | | : ' Carter. A s good as she looks, snarky j ournalist Lexie Littleton (played by Renee Zellweger) wants to make a name for herself and land a c omfy editor's chair. She will say or do j ust about anything to extract t ruth f rom C arter's war story about how he single-handedly took down a platoon of Germans. A s the t hree of them engage each other throughout the film to f ulfill their own individual dreams (happy-go-lucky Carter j ust wants to do w hat's best), a growing fickleness absorbs them that ends in c onfrontations on and o ff the field. They find that not every play in the playbook works out exactly as it is drawn up. j The biggest draw of the film, however, doesn't Ir lie in the star power of Clooney or Zellweger. Rather, it happens on the field at a level j ust above mediocre. Football f ans ought to enjoy t he trickery that evokes backyard-style shenanigans in trick plays like " Rin Tin Tin" and " Statue of Liberty." The music by award w inning composer Randy Newman (who also had a cameo as an unwavering piano man in a bar fight) also adds a nice throwback touch. It is questionable whether "Leatherheads" should be considered a sports film in the same sense as "Field of D reams" or "Remember t he Titans." The film is a contrast f rom Clooney's recent work, who directed "Good Night, and Good L uck" (2005) and received acclaim for "Michael Clayton" (2007). This is more about the self-absorbed characters we come across, and the connection between these characters feels forgettable. The only thing scarier than "The Ruins"? The cost of popcorn BY AMANDA ANDREEN Pride Staff Writer What makes a good horror film? Most would agree that the answer includes lots of gore, suspense, unexpected twists, drama, and hot actors. Surprisingly, "The R uins" does ¡Hi not lack in any of t h e s e ^ ¿ r j a departments. ProbJ| ably one of the best suspense thrillers I have seen in a few years, " The R uins" definitely excites and entices the audience with its good looking cast, quality acting, and raw horror. Set in Cancun, Mexico, "The R uins" begins with four American college students on a leisurely vacation. When they meet a German student, Mathias, played by Joe Anderson of "Across the Universe," the foursome decides to j oin the other international students to visit an ancient Mayan temple that is supposed to be exclusive and off the modern maps. Based on the novel t urned screenplay by Scott B. Smith, the meat of the film comes f rom the developing characters as they come to grips with the reality set before them as once at the temple, they become trapped and prisoners to a fate no logic or reason is able to explain. Without giving away too many of the exciting plot twists and key moments in the film, it is safe to say that the temple and the means to which the surrounding inhabitants go to keep it hidden are extreme. For those who have not read " The Ruins," on top of being scary, it is a f un watch because the director and screenplay writer made conscious decisions to let the audience discover what is happening right alongside the characters in the film, unlike many other horror films that are predictable and expected. Not only does this manipulate the audience's formal expectations of the specific characters and their I roles in the film, but it § also changes the narration ^ of the film, as the story is ju shot from the perspective | that the a udis ence j f - 'sJ:*-. e xperiencing the drama right along with the characters. " The R uins" presents a psychological fear and dilemma unlike many other horror flicks, as it capitulates traditional plot motivations, and utilizes an evolved fear that even with prosthetics and CG3 animation, is still hard to w rap one's brain around. One thing is for sure though, " The R uins" is worth the outrageous admission price, and it will not disappoint even the harshest of critics. Smart cast + smart writing = "Smart People" BY ADAM LOWE Pride Staff Writer was one of the f unniest dark comedies I'd seen in quite some time. The rocky beginning is where we An older man and college profes- get to know some of the characsor who is overbearing and pomp- ters in the movie. Though this is ous; a neat freak daughter trying too a rough beginning, it illustrates hard to impress her dad; an abso- Dennis Quaid's strong ability to lutely insane adopted brother and become whatever his character uncle who just seems to be, for lack calls for. His performance in this of a better phrase, socially retarded. movie is definitely something to Top it off with a doctor who is notice. However, while some unable to understand her performances were unsatisown feelings: these are the H^ factory, others were very mm people who make up the impressive and exceptionmovie, "Smart People." ally noteworthy. You don't have to be all While Sarah Jessica Parker that smart to enjoy this movie was one of the main characters with Dennis Quaid, Thomas Haden in this movie, I don't feel that her Church and Ellen Page. This story performance was anything worth of a college professor/widower talking about. While I am not (Quaid) and the journey he goes used to seeing her in anything, through trying to get in touch with aside from a few minutes of Sex his family all while attempting to and the City here and there by get back into the dating world is an accident, I can't say that I was incredible journey - and it is one at all impressed with her perforthat I was more than happy to take. mance in this movie. It was mediIf you can get past the rough ocre, sophomoric at best - surely beginning 20 minutes or so, this nothing to be nominated for any award - and that is really all there is to say about it. Smart People offered the greatest pairing of actors with the greatest chemistry that, I dare say, I've ever seen: Thomas Haden Church and Ellen Page. The incredible sardonic banter between these two is probably the single greatest part of this entire movie. Each of the scenes with these two together is a brilliant and wonderful one. They are one of the greatest comedic pairs since Laurel and Hardy or Abbot and Costello. Ellen Page has really come about as the incredible actress that she is. Her breakthrough performance in Juno was one of the greatest of the year, but in this movie - her performance in this movie is the greatest I've seen her give. Her sardonic, black humor is riveting and completely perfect for her role as the over achieving, sarcastic daughter of a widowed college professor, played | by Quaid. Thomas Haden Church, who plays Dennis Quaid's ^ adopted brother, has come § a long way from playing f an evil villain made out of 5 sand, or stretching farther back, a somewhat simpleminded mechanic on the 90s television show, Wings. Church was the most perfect actor for this role. He was sarcastic and slightly perverted while still holding a bit of dignity and sentimentality to bring home a message of togetherness in the end. Great acting, incredible comedic timing, sarcasm to last a lifetime, and a heartfelt ending all make up this great film. If you are in the mood to see something good and something worth the ridiculous amount you have to pay to see a movie - 1 say that "Smart People" is an excellent choice. Yes, there are a few moments where the movie drags a little, but I'd say that a strong 95% of the movie was enjoyable, laughable, as well as emotionally driven and thought provoking. Bottom line: I loved it. I'd see it again. And I would recommend it to anyone. Head out for the night, take a seat and enjoy this s plendifer^r ous "hour g w ^ i ^ k f i ' and thirty-m three minutes. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2007-2008</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The eighteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Cesar Chavez LGBT safety spring 2008 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/7bfb7f633f377cb922c6f903c117e3da.pdf 583407f7a0767e20213180b4d3fc267e PDF Text Text 1 H v P J3 E RIE CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS www.csusm.edu/pride STUDENT NEWSPAPER T UESDAY, O CTOBER 2 4, 2 006 > VOL.XVINQ.IO Breast and testicular cancer awareness Women's Center hosts first cancer workshop on campus BY AMANDA ANDREEN Pride Staff Writer On Monday, ASI's Women's Center and the Student Health Services offered a free workshop to students during University Hour on the importance of breast and testicular cancer prevention. Opening the doors to a fun and secure environment, students and others in attendance listened to Cathy Nguyen from the Women's Center, as well as an informed doctor and nurse practitioner about the safest and most effective ways to self-exam for breast or testicular cancerous growths. All those conducting the workshop strongly emphasized how important it is to self-exam oneself on a monthly basis. Morgan Hoodenpyle, Programming and Events Coordinator for ASI's Women important for men in college to take the Center and coordinator for the workshop necessary steps to check themselves and hoped that the workshop would be an help prevent testicular cancer through early opportunity to teach other students in a detection. The ACS also states that "tesrelaxed environment about how to detect ticular cancer is one of the most curable cancerous growths. "I just really want to forms of cancer," making prevention and raise awareness," Hoodenpyle said, "it's monthly exams imperative. It is estimated really easy to learn how to do it, and to that by the end of2006,8,250 new cases of learn what a cancerous growth feels like." testicular cancer will have been diagnosed According to the American Cancer and of those men diagnosed, 370 of them Society, testicular cancer is most prevalent among males ages 15-34, making it more See CANCER AWARENESS, page 3 Multicultural Center r elocates Move benefits L GBTA club BY JONATHAN THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer Photo by Kelly Corrigan / The Pride Three girls select white pumpkins from Bate's Nut Farm on a sunny Sunday morning in Escondido. All about pumpkins See Features, pages 6 & 7 [a] dedicated space that will provide a lounge area for students to meet and congregate, a multicultural library, Come November, the a. computer workstation with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, internet access, and student Transgender and Ally club staff workspace. In addiwill move their Mülticul- tioh, the cénter will serve as tural Center to the third a centralized location for the floor of Craven Hall. The posting and dissemination move will benefit LGBTA, of information on upcoma club made up of 25 stu- ing campus cultural events, dents. community resources, and Alexis Montevirgen, publications related to crossthe Associate Director for cultural and multicultural Multicultural Programs in issues." the Office of Student Life LGBTA President Jay and Leadership says, "The Franklin believes the move move will provide for the will provide "fresh air" for opening of the Cross Cultural Center which will be See CENTER, page 3 Students Cable on campus T V available on all campus computers from Tijuana to visit C U M SS cess is quite simple. First, students must enter http://mcs. csusm.edu in the address bar of Do you commute to school the web browser to get to the log and find yourself with nothing in screen. to do in between classes? Well, Once the webpage has finwhy not watch television! The ished loading, students must IT staff of CSUSM has now enter their school user name and enabled television viewing on password to log into the server. every computer on campus and After students have successfully now students have the option to logged into MCS, they are given watch television, whether it be the ability to choose between for educational purposes or for two options: "Watch Live pure pleasure. How this works Broadcast" or "Browse Video is that the selected channels are Library." Clicking on "Watch being streamed over the Internet Live Broadcast" will allow stuto a server that can be accessed dents to view a wide assortment by CSUSM students. The pro- of television stations, ranging BY LOUIS MAYO Pride Staff Writer BY KELLY CORRIGAN Pride Staff Writer On October 26, college students from Universidad Autonoma De Baja California in Tijuana will visit our campus. Interestingly enough, it was only eight months ago that 50 CSUSM students visited UABC in Tijuana, where they were generously greeted by UABC students See VISITING, page 3 Police Beai Halloween Adventuresfor cougars Photo by David Gatley / The Pride from CNN to MTV. Currently, there are a total of 16 streamed television channels, including the Cougar informational channel. "Browse Video Library" is an option for students to view saved or recorded NEW Crossword puzzle See Nevi» See Features See  & E PAGE 3 PAGE 7 PAGE 8 video from an earlier date, as if it were "On-Demand Television." For further assistance, students can contact the campus technology help desk located in See TELEVISION, page 3 Cirque Dreams Jungle Fantasy See A & E PAGE 11 �Tuesday, October 24, 2006 NEWS THE PRIDE S jBÉÉt The CSU system vs. pick-a-prof.com EDITORIAL STAFF EDITOR IN CHIEF DAVID GATLEY BY KELLY CORRIGAN Pride Staff Writer ' BUSINESS MANAGER JASON ENCABO LAVOUT EDITOR MARY FOLEY NEWS EDITOR KELLY CORRIGAN FEATUMS EDITOR DAVIB BAUER ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Sophie BRINK '.;•• EDITOR: ' & DISTRIBUTION MANAGER AMANDA ANDREEN ADVISOR JOAN ANDERSON AMANDA RUTHERFORD JONATHAN THOMPSON AMAN DA ANDREEN LOUIS MAYO FERNANDO BROWN JOSH BROWN SABRINA BAGLEY FRANCISCO MACIAS-RIOS NICHOLAS VANDEUSEN COLUMNIST JOSH SANDOVAL CARTOONISTS JENNY BIGPOND TYLER WARD All opinions and letters to the editor* published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do riot necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. 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Pickaprof.com also has a new service available on their website. Now, students who access the website can see what classes' friends and peers are taking by clicking on the title of a particu- lar course. Upon clicking on a particular course, pictures of the friends and peers enrolled will appear on the screen. Generally, the majority of courses offered at most universities are posted on the website. The founder of pickaprof.com says, "We find that students are underestimated and are using the grades as a way to gauge how to prepare for the class. In general, students are at [a] university for an education and are looking for the professors they'll learn the best from." Classifieds Hollister, Co. #556 BE PART OF IT! We are locking for part-time brand reps, andfoil-timemanagers (4 year degree required) to work in our new store in North County Fair Mall. Hang in a laid-back atmosphere with the coolest peoplefromall around. Learn the business and get paid! 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Grade distribution bar graphs show the percentage of each letter grade for the listed professors. Not only can students access their professors' percentages, but students can also read peer reviews submitted by other students and write reviews of their own, much like ratemyprofessor.com. Much of the written reviews posted on these websites contain information regarding the attendance, exams, and teaching styles of professors. Karen Bragg, the Director of University Relations for pickaprof.com, says: "With so many i| If®!®® litl® iSfflfi»« Will 89811 ¿ftIffiSttB WK S SSfiisill SSIlilS l l i^i % iyij r v-i f :;'I"||f'v:\g/f, For information regarding placing a classified or display ad contact us at: 760*750*6099 or pride_ads@csusnuedu �Domestic violence discussion to be held Wednesday BY AMANDA ANDREEN Pride Staff Writer Lori Walsh, a representative from the Center of Community Solutions in Escondido will present an open discussion to CSUSM students on domestic violence on Wednesday. Scheduled to take place during University Hour in Academic Hall, Room 111, the discussion is open to all students and a free lunch will be available to those who attend. The purpose for the domestic violence forum is to heighten alertness about the impact violence cañ have in everyone's lives, not just in women's lives. Morgan Hoodenpyle, Programming and Events Coordinator for ASI's Women Center and coordinator of the forum says, "People don't realize how hard it can be for [victims]—who are in a situation of domestic violence—to speak out. There are so many factors that can tie a person down into a violent situation, like financial restrictions, children, and prior history. Abusers can also isolate a victim, by gaining control of the victim's life and cut them off from other people." The intention of the discussion is to inform people about the psychological, emotional, and financial barriers that can handicap the victims of domestic violence. Another important point to keep in mind too, is that domestic violence doesn't always translate into physical abuse that results in bruises, cuts, or other visible ramifications. Stalking, harassment, emotional abuse, From TELEVISION, page 1 it is a wonderful way to kill time." Giving students the option to Library 2013. watch television as they wait for When referring to the MCS "pro- their classes to begin can be bengram, student John Sang says, eficial for those students who com"Being able to watch television on mute to school and have long breaks campus proves that we are a techno- in between their classes/Watching logically-based college, and I think programs such as the Discovery From VISITING, page 1 offering their time and hospitality. Arriving by bus this upcoming Thursday around 8:30 a.m., the UABC students will enter campus just in time to attend scheduled 9:00 a.m. classes. Each UABC student will have the opportunity to select and attend a lecture after having chosen from an array of courses currently in session. Professors who teach classes from 9:00 to 10:15 a.m. and from 10:30 to 11:45 were asked by administrative personnel and UABC correspondents if they had available seats and would be willing to have visiting students in their classroom. An estimated 34 professors responded to the request, From CANCER, page 1 will die from it. In a man's lifetime, the odds of getting testicular cancer are about 1/300, and the survival rate after treatment is currently at 96%, states the ACS. According to the National Cancer Association, men are not only at risk for testicular cancer, but as most people aren't aware, men can also be at risk for breast cancer. Women, however, are largely at a much higher risk for breast cancer; 211,000 women were diagnosed with breast cancer last year, and over 43,000 women died from breast cancer last year as well. Comparatively, roughly 1,600 men were diagnosed with breast cancer in the U.S. in 2005, and 400 of those diagnosed lost their lives to it. Breast cancer is the most common form of cancer found in women and currently makes up 1/3 of the cancers diagnosed in U.S. women. In contrast, whereas testicular cancer is more common in younger men, giving UABC students a wide variety of classes to choose from. Nearly 15 CSUSM students have already signed up to join the UABC students throughout the day's events that include classes, lunch, and community service. There are currently five more spaces open for CSUSM students to volunteer to work alongside the UABC students. Along with participating students, President Haynes, Dr. Peter Zwick (Director of University Global Affairs), and Dr. Vivienne Bennett (Interim Director of the Center for Border and Regional Affairs) will welcome UABC students as they join for lunch in front of Kellogg Library during University Hour. After lunch, UABC students and the risk for breast cancer in women increases with age. The NCA declares that one in eight women will be affected by breast cancer in their lifetime. On the NCA website* ages and corresponding percentages of breast cancer incidence within the subsequent ten years of a woman's life are listed. For example, a woman who is 20 years old has a 1/1,985 chance; a 30-year-old woman has a 1/229 chance; a 40-year-old woman has a 1/68 chance; a 50-year-old woman has a 1/37 chance; a 60 year old woman has a 1/26 chance; and a 70-year-old woman has a 1/24 chance. Hoodenpyle later added, "For both breast and testicular cancer selfexaminations, there are easy steps and easy things everyone can do to help protect themselves, empower themselves and empower others by making information and knowledge available." For more information on breast and testicular cancer, visit: http:// www.cancer.org and intimidation are also forms of domestic violence. "Around the world, at least one in every three women has been beaten, coerced into sex or otherwise abused during her lifetime," is the statistic printed on the flyer for .the domestic violence discussion. "It's a global statistic," Hoodenpyle explains, "and when you think about it, what does that say about our own cultural and global perspective of women? What does it mean? How do we -address it? Where do we start to get national efforts to combat violence? Those are all things we hope to address." For more information about domestic violence or other events sponsored by ASI's Women's Center, visit: http://www.csusm. edu/asi/womens/ POLICE SEAT s eeite channel can simultaneously educate students, as it entertains them. Now, the next time students feel lonely with nothing to do, grab a friend and give MCS a try. With MCS readily available to students, this could be a new way to pass time during University Hour. volunteer CSUSM students will then caravan to Escondido where they will work together with Escondido Interfaith to refurbish lowincome housing. According to Darci Strother, the Director of the Office of Community Service Learning, "Both the UABC and CSUSM share a commitment to community service as part of our institutions' missions." Through the kind efforts offered by UABC and CSUSM students, our university will fulfill that goal, as well as UABC, as every UABC student in Tijuana must fulfill a community service requirement in order to graduate. This will be a wonderful opportunity for students to work together for the wellbeing of others. From CENTER, page 1 the Multicultural Center. "The new space will be significantly larger than the current space in Craven Hall 4110," Montevirgen adds. Yesterday during University Hour, LGBTA presented the "What is an Ally?" workshop which aimed to inform students of what an "ally" is and what an "ally" is not. Franklin says that the event "define [d] what an ally is and what an ally is not. Other than learning what an ally is, [students are] challenged to follow through with this knowledge and lend support [and] assist minimal power-powerless individuals, groups or organizations." "Joining the LGBTA is easy," Franklin says. "Coming to a meeting or joining our list are the first steps. How involved with LGBTA [one wants to get] is totally dependent on that individual." D r a n k íb P ublic: ^. -! Ú á O ctober 6 m í6 p jù,» t w o t m h studmiu Í ívmg i n U VA w sre f ound to b e d rank i n p ublic. W hen q uestioned, s tudents w h o w ere c oveted i n fire h ydrant p owder d enied h aving p layed w it&Wiy s uch fire h y ^ a i t t O a m p í s M c e b ooked tfcê t wo n V î s t e D etention;CmteL O n O ctober 7 a t a bout 1 a female s tudent r eceived a D UI f or d runk d riving o n t he 3 00 b lock o f ¡ 1 1 O aks �Hr FEATURES Tuesday; October 24, 2006 THE PRIDE Mastering Graduate school admission BY DAVID BAUER Pride Staff Writer Graduate school sounds intimidating.. .a complicated form of higher education with the goal of a Masters Degree or Doctorate; full of theses, GRE scores, and various classifications of students. However, in sifting through the m&ss of information on CSUSM's website, prospective graduate students will be able to successfully navigate this demanding course of education. This upper echelon of education is only available to those who have completed a four-year education and received an appropriate Bachelor's Degree. Prospective students must also have a grade point average of at least 2.5 and be in good academic standing with the last university they attended. Some programs require GRE scores. The GRE could be considered the SAT for graduating college students, if you will. The requirements are in the student's best interest, ensuring that they are prepared for the rigors of a graduate program. Students who are admitted to CSUSM's graduate program would be placed in one of four different graduate student classifications. Graduate Classified students are those who have met all requirements. A student who has not met all requirements may still be admitted as a Graduate Conditionally Accepted. Those seeking to enroll in a credential or certificate program would be admitted as a Post-baccalaureate Classified student. Individuals who wish to take classes few professional or personal growth would be classified as Post-baccalaureate Unclassified, and these students would be last priority in regards advanced positions in business, industry, and the public sector" to class enrollment. Every student, upon completion of their CSUSM offers a variety of graduate programs. In the College of Arts and graduate studies, is required to complete a Sciences, students can earn a Masters thesis, project, or a comprehensive examiof Science in biology, computer science nation. After approval, a thesis is bound and mathematics, and a Master of Arts in and made available to other students in Literature and Writing Studies, Psychol- Kellogg library. The process of this final ogy, Sociological Practice, and Spanish. project is extremely intense, and must In the College of Business Administra- adhere to strict guidelines in order to be tion, scholars can earn a Masters of Busi- approved. Graduate studies, a course of action so ness Administration (MBA). CSUSM's College of Education offers a Master of rigorous and intense, is best for those who Arts in Education, and a Doctorate in are incredibly dedicated to their education, Education in Educational Leadership. As and wish to reach the highest levels of edustated on the graduate studies website, "A cation. These programs aim to offer a well master's degree from CSU San Marcos rounded education in one subject that will prepares students for academic careers provide students with the knowledge and in higher education, including contin- experience they need to successfully utiued study at the doctoral level; or for lize their well-earned degree. Tips for a caffeinated and secluded study session campus. Directly across the street from campus is Ralph's and Long's Drug Store. Both of these retail stores offer plenty of Midterms have taken hold ofthe CSUSM tasty snacks and thirst-quenching drinks. campus this semester, capturing unsusHowever, for those who need 24-hour pecting students with their mighty grip and access to snacks on campus, there are a demanding ways. If midterms have you in variety of vending machines located all their grasp, do not fret my fellow Cougars, over. For about $2.50 you can get a slice The Pride is here to rescue you from those of warm pizza, an egg and sausage sandsleepless nights filled with notes, reading, wich, or Buffalo wings through the Kraft gallons of coffee, and cases of soda. Carry Out vending machine located next First off, it's important for students to the University Store. If you have food to know that there are other fuel options that requires warming up, there are three for, aptimgl studying that are located pff- ..microwaves located inside ttie/Dome that BY JONATHAN THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer TYPE 1 DIABETES Blood Sugar Control May Be Just a Breath Away Do you have episodes of hypoglycemia (low blood sugar)? This study will evaluate an investigational formulation of insulin taken by inhalation at mealtime to see if it can provide blood sugar control comparable to rapid-acting insulin injection (both in combination with long-acting insulin) in people with type 1 diabetes. Using rapid-acting insulin in your regimen helps more closely mimic the metabolism of people without diabetes and may reduce the risk of a dangerous hypoglycemic episode. If you qualify for this two-year research study, you will receive all study-related diabetes care and study medication at no cost, and may be compensated for time and travel. You will also get a glucose monitor and all diabetes supplies, including prefilled and disposable FlexPens® at no cost for the duration of the study. To qualify, you must: • Be at least 18 years of age • Have a diagnosis of type 1 diabetes • Have undergone continuous insulin treatment for at least 6 months • Have been a nonsmoker for at least the past 6 months I INHALE™ programme Please Call: 1-866-824-9815 «ir rri^r tv are freely available day or night. If you are a math or physics student Next to the Kraft vending is also a Pepsi and need to work out lengthy problems, vending machine that offers potent caffeine then the small study rooms on the fourth liquids such as the 9.5fluidounce Starbucks and fifth floors of Kellogg are for you. Frappacino for $2 and the 16 ounce Amp Here you can find outlets to hook up your energy drinks for $1.25. If it's hot coffee laptop and listen to your favorite music as that's calling your name and Starbucks just you work through your problem on a priwon't do, stop by the Java Port vending vate whiteboard. If you choose to study machine across from the ASI office. There, in these rooms, make sure to bring some you'll have many flavorful coffee options, white board markers and erasers since the ranging from Swiss Chocolate to French library does not provide them. Vanilla, for just $1.25. Close by are also two If you find the quietness of the ReadRed Bull vending machines. One is located ing Room or the Study Rooms oppressive, tlie north of the main entrance to Mark- then you can find study desks dotting the ^istéin Hall, and the second is located inside second, third, foi$h,aiid fifthfloors.These the Dome. The 8.3 ounce can of Red Bull desks are solid and provide a large space available at the vending machine, however, for you to sprawl out to really get into goes for $3. Consequently, Red Bull's steep those books. price often sends me to thè Coke vending If you are the kind of person who enjoys machine inside the Dome that has 16 ounce more comfort when studying, then there Rockstar energy drinks for only $2. A small are still a few spots left for you to relax. army of Coke vending machines guard the The second and fourthfloorsof the library campus at almost every turn. They offer provide soft-cushioned chairs that you can sodas or sports drinks like PowerAde that use for lounging, reading, or even napping are only $1. You can not beat this price any- if needed. where, so I often pick up two before a study If your study needs involve a computer, session. then there are more than enough spots on Additionally, there are numerous loca- campus for you to connect, The second tions on campus to pick up food and bev- and thirdfloorsof the library provide large erages to keep your stomach satisfied open computer labs with both Macintosh and your brain focused for those dreaded and PC computers. There are also copy study sessions. The number one location machines and printers ready for use on on campus to help you stay awake is Star- stand by. Another computer lab that I find bucks. Starbucks closes at 8 p.m. Monday myself often going tofirstis the open comthrough Thursday and 2 p.m. on Friday. puter lab on the secondfloorof Academic Other places to take up for food, bev- Hall. erages, and other items are The Dome, If you enjoy studying outside, then there Cougar Corner, the Campus Coffee Cart, are plenty of spots around campus to soak and the University Store. The Dome closes in lengthy texts while enjoying the fresh at 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and air. There is a large open area with chairs 1 p.m. on Fridays. Cougar Corner closes and tables in front of Markstein Hall. Just at 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 3 below this area is Palm Court which is p.m. on Fridays, and 1 p.m. on Saturdays. lined with wide benches for those occaThe Campus Coffee cart generally closes sional group study sessions. at 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday and is Moreover, there a few tables on the side open Friday as well. The University Store of the Foundation Classroom Building that closes at 7p.m. Monday through Thursday offers plenty of shade for a peaceful place and 3 p.m. on Fridays. to study in the afternoon. There are also "The Dome is my second home" says a gathering of benches on the north side Psychology major, Jessica Haugen. The of Science Hall. This location is only good Dome itself closes early, but the area inside for quick study sessions due to the traffic the Dome with several do zens chairs and of students near by when classes end. tables, is open late. Finally, on the second floor of Science Now that you know where to go for eats Hall II lies Conference Room 208. This and drinks, you should know where to go room has approximately 10 office style to study the night away. cozy chairs that roll and surround a large The number one location on CSUSM table. The room also contains a large white to study is Kellogg Library. The library board that is generally accompanied with contains a plethora of study locations. white board markers and erasers. With couches and a fireplace, the Reading So, whether it's Biology or Film History Room on thefifthfloor of the library is the that you're trying to cram for this week, coziest spot on campus to snuggle up with hopefully these tipsfindyou and your stud^yaoffliBJDtes. . ^«¿IK: > Viìov i ifJ()ies weil-caffeinated, and welbprepauid. �Sports Shorts With Kyle Trembley = CSUSM Sports Information Director www.csusm.edu/athletics Women's Golf Takes 19th at Aztec Fall Classic; Ludwig Top Finisher Men's soccer posts convincing 6-0 win over La Sierra; Defense back on track Women's Golf Takes 19th at Aztec Fall Classic; Ludwig Top Finisher Competing in a field that featured some NCAA Division-I squads, the CSUSM women's golf team struggled at the Aztec Fall Classic, finishing 19th out of 19 teams. Carly Ludwig was the top Cougar finisher, taking 86th. Coming off a win in its first competition ofthe fall, Tuesday's finish was a bit of a letdown for the team. On the difficult par72 6,259-yard course at Chula Vista Golf Club, no Cougar was able to break 80 during the two rounds of competition. Men's Soccer Posts Convincing 6-0 Win Over La Sierra; Defense Back on Track Mike Nuovo's two goals propelled the Cougar men's soccer team (11-3) to a convincing 6-0 win at La Sierra University on Wednesday. Earlier this month, CSUSM defeated La Sierra by a score of 4-0. Almost as important than the win itself was the fact that the squad's defense regained its form. In its first eleven games, the Cougars limited opponents to just seven goals. But in a weekend road trip against U.C. Santa Cruz and Menlo, the defense faltered, allowing seven goals in just the two games. Wednesday's match was the first since those games, and the defense bounced back better than ever, as did keeper Trent Painter. The offense was awfully good too, with forwards Curtis Marcikic and Mike Nuovo playing dynamic games. The Cougars controlled every phase of the match, out-shooting La Sierra Carly Ludwig led the squad in both rounds, shooting 83 on Monday followed by an 81 on Tuesday. Jennell French followed up a first-round 88 with an 82, good for second on the Cougars and 105th overall. Behind her were Danielle Pearce (8487), Adriana Bowman (85-86), and EllyseSiu (91-86). 4 The University of Denver, whose squad posted an impressive two-day team score of 582, won the event. BYU finished seven shots back for second, and U.C. Irvine took third with a score of 596. CSUSM's final score was 675. Women's Soccer able to hold onto lead, defeating La Sierra 3-2 rim. Crouse was able to tuck his shot into the bottom corner of the net. At the 43-minute mark, CSUSM would push its lead to 5-0. Miguel Jacobo hit a cross that found Brandon Zuniga, who made a nifty redirection towards the goal. The keeper would make the save, but Daniel Vasquez was there to clean up the rebound. The scoring was capped off in the 70th minute when Bradley Seidenglanz collected a loose ball, made a run through the defense, and beat the keeper. The 7-0 final score matches the squad's biggest margin of victory, which came in the September 7th win over San Diego Christian College. Next up for the Cougars is a home game against Chapman University on Friday, October 20. All fans are welcome to head down to Mangrum Field to cheer on their Cougars in the last home match of their inaugural season! Kickoff is at 4:00 p.m., with the women's team playing at 2:00 p.m. by a staggering total of 29-3, and earning ten corner kicks to their opponent's zero. The Cougar scoring came early and often. Off the opening kickoff, Curtis Marcikic split the defense for a one-on-one with the keeper, but was unable to convert. At the one-minute mark, Miguel Jacobo penetrated the defense, and struck a cross in front of the goal. A La Sierra defender tried to head it aside, but redirected it into his net for an own goal. But the Cougars wouldn't need that kind of luck on Wednesday. In the 11th minute, Curtis Marcikic slid a pass to Mike Nuovo behind the defense, and Nuovo was able to slip it under the keeper. Just two minutes later, the same duo teamed up for another goal, with Marcikic once again finding Nuovo behind the defense. Three minutes after that, the Cougars earned a free kick in La Sierra territory. Chris Wyatt surprised his opponents by taking the kick quickly, and finding defender Ben Crouse making a Photo By Jason Encabo / Pride File Photo Women's Soccer Able to Hold Onto Lead, Defeats La Sierra 32 Reversing what has become a painful trend over the last month, the CSUSM women's soccer team (4-8-1) was able to successfully close out L a Sierra on Wednesday, edging out a 32 victory. The win snaps a twogame losing streak. It was the Cougars' second victory over La Sierra this season, both of which have come by 3-2 scores. On the season, CSUSM has struggled in one-goal games, losing five of six of such matches before Wednesday. But the team has persevered, and is finally being rewarded for its hard work and effort. At La Sierra, the Cougars came out on fire, getting on the scoreboard in the second minute. Miquella Martinez, who played a terrific game overall, crossed a ball to Randi Leyva. Leyva was able to strike the ball out of mid-air, knocking it into the lower-right corner. With a 1-0 lead, the squad went into a bit of a lull, and La Sierra capitalized. They equalized the score in the 22nd minute when Shelley Bun hit a corner kick to Starlena Murray, and Murray was able to finish. The 1-1 score would hold up through halftime. After halftime, the Cougars would regain the spirit they had early in the game. In the 64th 'minute, Miquella Martinez once again set up a teammate, this time Kelly Wherry. Martinez played a ball across the top of the box, Wherry controlled it, and drove it into the upper right corner of the net. Seven minutes later, the Cougars pushed the lead to 3-1. Clarissa Hidalgo made one of her trademark rims through the defense, and was able to beat the keeper with a strong finish. Though the squad was able to hold on for the win, it would not come as easily as Coach Ron Pulvers would have liked. With one minute left, Shelley Bun brought La Sierra back within one, and the possibility of another lategame disappointment was suddenly evident. However, CSUSM was able to hang on, winning the game 3-2 for their fourth win of the season. In what was an all-around strong effort, both the back and front lines had strong games. The Cougars will try to keep the momentum going when they face off against Chapman University on Friday. The game will be played at Mangrum Field at 2:00 p.m., so come on out and support your Cougars! Photo By David Gatley I Pride File Photo Men's Cross Country takes 2nd, women place 4th at Fullerton; Mejia breezes to another win Men's Cross Country Takes 2nd, Women 4th at Fullerton; Mejia Breezes to Another Win At the Fullerton Invite on Friday, the CSUSM men's and women's cross-country teams looked sharp, finishing 2nd and 4th, respectively. Cougar Juan Mejia won the men's event easily, while Bonghabih Shey led the women's squad with a 9th place finish. The event marks Mejia's second consecutive win. Last week at Vanguard, he crossed the tape 48 seconds before the any other runner in thefield.This time around, Mejia had 33 seconds to catch his breath before the second place finisher arrived. Mejia's 25:49 is in line with his times at other events this year, and his potential at regionals and nationals is off-the-charts. Mejia wasn't the only Cougar who looked great in the team's final tune-up before Nationals. With the squad's usual #2 runner Phil Hoffman, finishing 31st, sophomore Mike Crouch picked up the slack in a big way. His time of 26:25 was good for fourth-place, and a mere 3 seconds behind second. Crouch was one of eleven runners whofinishedwithin 33 seconds of second-place - making Mejia's margin of victory all the more impressive. On the women's side, Bonghabih Shey continued her string of strong finishes, taking 9th place with a time of 18:39. It was the second time that Shey, already an accomplished track athlete, led the cross-country team this fall. Whitney Patton, who has led the squad in the events Shey hasn't, took 18th. Olympia Olguin backed up a strong 19th-place finish at Vanguard by taking 27th on Friday. She's been a pleasant surprise this year for Coach Steve Scott, and has improved tremendously since last year. Overall, the Cougar women finished with a time of 1:35:05, good for fourth place. Cal Coast TC won the women's 5k event by running 1;30:45, and UC Santa Barbara finished second. Santa Barbara won the men's 8k event with a total time of 2:13:36, 36 seconds better than the secondplace Cougars. CSUSM results are below, with the runners' places calculated for team-scoring purposes (meaning they don't include independent runners). Top 5 Cougar Men 1 Juan Mejia 25:49.00 3 Mike Crouch 26:25.00 16 Thomas Thys 27:12.00 17 Ozwaldo Alvarez 27:15.00 21 Leo Elorza 27:31.00 Top 5 Cougar Women 8 Bonghabih Shey 18:39.00 16 Whitney Patton 18:49.00 23 Olympia Olguin 19:06.00 29 Kirsten Simek 19:15.00 30 MorganSjogren 19:16.00 �FEATURES — —— Tuesday; October 24, 2006 THE PRIDE « LV^' JBgpMf M W ^ L L Y CORRIGAN u J lipm^^Pffl^p^^K I B I E B J j l>|^been f c ^ ^ Ä x i e ^ S ^ f atTflie S ^ d faces of Depressions, wä^ B ^fto?000 B.6, ^ f l f c f i toothtess orfanged^ ^ firl^laringjrom i fe^ftSiJ^lf^ " l b ^JHBfc v In order tp make mats, »¡give Americans j ^ n ^ öught to .ös by the "Pepon" is the Greek word for pumpkin, weaved dried s l ^ i of^Hpkjn together. l ilihihg large rr^ioa* Trt^^ncii changèdI Pumpkin wiractuatly a Staple i r their diet, T|ie Halloween we celebrate dateiback the word/pepon* to "pompon," andshortly as they also roasted long stri^of it over at ieast 3,0Q0years ago to the Celtic celan open Tire. 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Mx all i ngredientm| into pitsffcll. Bake at 450 d %ees ' lutes. Reduce fjeat to 350 d <|||f |j tes mom. T»p: Add two t ablefl Pumpkin Pie. fei c i i J �FEATURES — THE PRIDE Meeting I (MarteMn H a « ^ 10212*1p.m.) Tuesday;. October 24, 7 0fBkj§t8f>.m. $22426) U ' """" ' ' ! " Halloween adventures for cougars the attractions. Prices range from $13.99 for one event, $17.99 for two, and $27.99 for all three. For Del Mar Scare Grounds: The more information on this event, Haunted Hayride, House of please visit http://www.sdfair. Horror, and Chamber of Chills com/screamzone are the main attractions that are The Monster Manor and Lite collectively called The Scream Frite: Monster Manor and Lite Zone. The event is held at the Del Frite are two separate events. The Mar Fair Grounds and is geared Monster Manor is held during in toward teen and adult audiences. the evening and invites guests Ghouls and goblins are guaran- through a haunted teed to scare guests around every Mane»' excur- | corner as they venture through R BY JONATHAN THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer Bates Nut Farm's Pumpkin Patch through Oct. 31,2006 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 15954 Woods Valley Road, Valley Center (760) 749:3333 Jack Qtantern Pumpkins, tractor hayrides, straw maze, petting corral, ponyrides,mute-drawn hayhdes & tour and more ,W ; Del Mar Fairgrounds Pumpkin Central J 1555 Jimmy Durante Blvd., Dal Mar Fairgrounds (888) 3C&8733 Carnwa#tes, games, snacks and a sion. Lite Frite on the other hand, is held midday and is less scary, The Monster Manor costs $10 and Lite Frite Costs $5. Thbse two events are located in San Diego, For more information, please visit http://wwwjnonstermanor.org/ The Haunted Trail: The Haunted Trail is an outside scare attraction. Held in Balboa Park, the experience takes guests on a A R DiE]ÉMi^L<aM E petting zooroundout the fun. The Halloween Carnival, 6to9 p.m. on Oct. 31, kids' costume contest and safe trick-or-treating. ' walk through the park where they in Gaslamp Quarter. Tickets are will encounter mysterious sounds $13.99 at the door if you dare. For and spooky creatures. Tickets are more information, please visit $13.99. For more information, http://www.hauntedhotel.com/ please visit http://www.hauntKnott's Scary Farm: At Knott's edtrail.net/ guests will be scared by profesThe Haunted Hotel: In this hotel sional monsters roaming through guests experience the real life the park. The park is converted aspectsfromthe thrillers "Hostel," into a Halloween underworld, "Saw II," "Texas Chainsaw Mas- Knott's is located in Buena Park, sacre 2," and "House of 1000 Tickets are $49 at the door. For Corpses." The event * more information, please visit is located http://www.knotts.com/index. shtml Valley Valley Road 1640 Canftto Del Rio Nortti at Daily in October, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Mission Center Road Bonita, 5437 Bonita Road (858) 566-7466 (858)566-7466 Offers a farm tour in which kids get RoadniMMr C ountry C omer Dafly I t October, noon-6 p.m. Highway 78 and San Pasqual Road, Escondido (760)746-8822 Pick your own from the patch at this family-owned farm then stop and visit the barnyard animals at the petting corral. Walk through the Pinery Pumpkin Patch Tours Monday-Thursday 11 a m - 9 p m ; Children's Maze (made out of com and bamboo) andMng your OMI throughOct 31» 9am-6pjit p ^ ^ r i d a y - S u n d a i i a m . - 9 p . m . Raieho Bemaido» 13421 W g l ^ W e s M Shoppir^ Town, R^ssfon . brown bag lunchforthe picnic area. Mountain VaHey Ranch Daly in October, 9 a rn-6 p.m 842 Highway 78, Ramona , / Hayrides, farm animals and pick- ¡ |ff|| book, tractor-pulled hayride, walk though a 8-ft living high com maze, bottled water, and access to farm awmafe. �8 THE PRIDE Tuesday, October 24, 2006 Wor mm^mmmm mmm Courtesy of The Pride ACROSS El •2 ! !1 H i 2 Name of Jessie's evil r 1 step brother 4 Screech's sport of sorts 7 Fashion queen at Bayside 9 Animal Zack saved from the football field oil spill 11 Jessie's score on a test 12 Local hangout for the gang outside of class 14 Living birthday present Screech gives to Lisa 16 One of the major networks to air the TV series 18 One of the Maj or networks to air the TV series 20 Principal . 22 Curly haired super scholar and activist 23 Home to 1 the Tigers 24 Screech s girlfriend 25 University featured in the "college years" sorts DOWN 26 Bulked up jock on 10 Last name of Zack1s campus love interest Jessie1s pet-name for 13 Auto shop teacher 29 Bayside1s mascot Slater 31 singing club Zack 15 First name of AC Home-built robot joins Slater accidentally punches 32 Name of Screech's 17 Belding's pruning Screech in the robot hobby Slater1s predecessor 33 How Belding speaks to 19 Middle name of AC in middle school the school Slater class where the gang 35 " _ Heyi Hey! What 21 Screech's accronymn learns to bake cakes is going on here?I" for remembering the Zack's last name 36 Last name of beach planetary order Screech's farm of club owners 24 Bayside1s rival school 27 Heathrob College Professor 28 Zack's blonde love interest in college 30 statue broken at Screech's house 34 Slater's initials �Jock Talk With Josh: The NFL BY JOSH SANDOVAL Pride Sports Writer in a week. When one of the players in the league has an on-field or off-field incident, he is disciFar be it plined immediately and severely. from me to Just ask Koren Robinson with tell some his substance abuse problems m ulti-bil- or Albert Haynesworth with his lion dollar rage issues. The NFL also knows i ndustries who they are selling to; men of how to run all ages. their organizations, but there are MLB, on the other hand, is a few things that the NBA and clueless. This organization comMLB have been doing recently, plains that their popularity is which just don't make sense to dropping every year. I have one me. reason why that is happening. Every professional sports They are marketing to the wrong organization wants to be like audience. MLB is so old school. the NFL. That league is the MLB is kind of like someone highest rated sports organiza- from the elder persuasion who tion in revenue, television rat- is so set in their ways that it is ings, and in any other competi- impossible to change their pertion that rates popularity. They spective. MLB is like that with have a good product and don't how they advertise their product. over-saturate the market with it, They are advertising to a market since games are generally only that they already have. played on two of the seven days Take the Tommy Lasorda cam- paign that has been running on television during the playoffs. MLB has put all of their advertising money for the playoffs into the lap of an 80-year-old white guy. The only people who, know Lasorda are die-hard baseball fans, and MLB already has that person coming to the ballpark. If MLB wants to regain any popularity that it once had, it needs to use its money on someone that can appeal to the casual fan, the fan that is younger than 80 years old. The NBA is misguided as well, but at least they're trying. If you haven't noticed, the NBA is a game that is dominated by African-Americans, with a few good white guys thrown into the mix. It is no secret that Hip-Hop (not the music, but the lifestyle) is synonymous with the NBA. So, my question concerns why David Stern, the NBA commissioner, is trying to change the sport. Look at what Stern is doing with all of these rule changes. Last season he instituted a dress code. He said that dress clothes had to be worn immediately before and after games. As soon as an NBA player enters an arena, he has to suit up. Before this rule, players showed up at press conferences wearing the types of clothing brands that NBA fans wear; "Rocawear," "Ecko," "Sean John,'' etc. Basically, types of clothing that is associated with "minority" groups and the younger generation. Stern has always tried to attract an older white audience, but what he doesn't seem to understand is that they aren't ever going to be interested in the NBA. The only thing that he is doing is diminishing the largest consumer audience around. MLB and the NBA also need to take a page from the NFL on hoiw to handle disciplinary issues. Look at what is taking over the headlines right now in both sports. MLB has all these steroid problemsfloatingaround. Someone actually has to get caught with a needle in their arm to actually be found guilty, and they have to be caught like 30 times before they are kicked out of the sport. In the NBA, Steven Jackson and his off-court crusade with a gun outside of a strip club is only one of the many incidents from an NBA player of late. I am assuming the disciplinary action taken by the NBA will be minuscule, if at all, against Jackson. In the NFL, if you screw up you are banished to Canada, like Ricky Williams. I guess what I am basically saying is that I should be commissioner of the NBA and MLB. Letter to the Editor: Minimum W age Jf JÜ If W JÉmF ä il W ? » • wÊm m JÜ 3 Ä ITT - ' il* ^ Write the at pride@csusm.edu ^ÊSÊÊBÊmÈÊSÎm ¡ 8 Î \ ¡URN i SÄii ¡Social and economical problems, unfair conditions for students, stair related injuries o n [campus» problems with l etters Most college students have experienced the indignity of minimum wage jobs as well as the barren results they produce. Recently, the U.S. Senate rejected a proposal to raise the minimum wage that would have%ffeSted 11% of the workforce or about 14.9 million Americans. Many states, including California, are raising the minimum wage through state legislatures, but the same old story is been played out again in other areas. States like Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana do not even have state minimum wage laws, leaving the already impoverished Southern states even further behind the curve. While this may have a small impact as us as Californians, it is important to America as a nation to promote a strong workforce. It becomes difficult for workers to insist on their own rights and fair wages when people in other parts of the country are not afforded those same rights. The emerging global markets require a level of high education to stay on top of the game. The only way to achieve this on a large scale in America is to ensure that all people at least have a basic level of comfort. Many people entering the middle class fear that a raise in the minimum wage will affect their wages negatively, but essential workers will always be compensated for the expertise that they bring to the job. Many cities and even suburbs in America are experiencing high levels of crime due to poverty?the only way for poverty to be alleviated is through the rise the wages of the workers that are at the lowest end of the spectrum, minimum wage laborers. It is hard to imagine conditions worsening, but the Senate, in its vote against a minimum wage increase, has ensured that conditions will worsen for those that depend on compensation from our nations largest corporations. -MicahBearce m ake i nformed, h eal c onfident choices 760.744.I SWIM INSTRUCTORS!!! $ 11 0 0 - $ 18.00 p er h our C u s t o m e r S e r v i c e : $ 9.00 C all ( 760)744-SWlM 277 S. Rancho Santa Fe Rd San Marcos m ore i nfo? b irthchoice .il ALL Eimmsm | �10 COMICS Tuesday, October 24, 2006 THE PRIDE w Ah, ;o filili Just comic itnp. youm 4 Kb-+ 1IÄ t^rfoónìlf tör)4ro) _ O W our forshiggles ByJennyBigpond fHArr A R E V O U a^TAUMNG, ' fe /NNHAI D O YOU \ Äw VTHIMHO^^Y Hi ^ r n ä m H A L L O W £ E /VJ mm JSéGZm * -i o - —^ Pabouttiu /X-r'5 -ggnn www l/XxCNfcteJ^l ^ S H O V w Y ou, L ^cARV^ f J schwt mm �ims BY S OPHIE B RINK P ride S taff Writer W here else can you s ec a s inging lady bug, an e lectric v iolin-playing t ree, and a herd of j azz-dancing z ebras but in C irque D reams J ungle F antasy? A n e nchanting, v ividly col- uns iritasy c o m e s o rful e xcursion d eep into the h eart of a l eafy p aradise like no o ther. J ungle F antasy held my a ttention f rom t he first s cene to the " Finale Fantasy." T he first h alf of the t wo-act p erformance b egan with "A Bird is B orn ," which w itnessed t he h atching of a c ontortionist d epiction of an E mu, Photos c ourtesv of B roaclwavSD.com to Broadway which would m ake c ameo a ppearances t hroughout t he show, and t wo c olorful, i rrepressible J ungleboys. T his j oyful d uo t ook d elight in interacting with t he c rowd, g rabbing t wo u nwary v olunteers f rom t he a udience and h auling t hem o nstage t o teach t hem a s eries of d ance m oves d esigned t o e mbarrass the p articipants and delight t he a udience. It w as d oubtlessly d ue t o t he g enuinely e ndearing n ature of t he J ungleboys that t his s cene provoked m ore l aughs t han c ringes. D uring t he fifth s cene, " Natures B alance," a g roup o f c ontorting s helizards w ould t ake t he s tage, slithering i nto t he h earts of t he a udience with t heir d isplay of f lexible a rtistry. F orming a s eries of j aw-dropping h uman s culptures, t hese g raceful p erformers t ransitioned f rom o ne m ove to t he next w ith s erpentine s moothness. In " Butterflying," a p air of b eautiful b utterfly s pecimens t ook t o t he a ir a nd p erformed an a we-inspiring c ourting r itual h igh a bove t he c rowd. T his f light of f antasy involved t he u se of i mpossibly long p ieces of silken cloth w hich t he a erial a rtists u sed a s g igantic w ings w ith w hich to s oar and l eaves in w hich t o w rap a bout t hem. In t he b ackground, b utterfly d ancers c avorted b elow t he b reathtaking c ouple. " Roar" p erhaps g arnered t he m ost p raise f rom t he a udience. Five a rtists d epicted m uscle-bound, m ale j ungle c ats p rowling a bout t he s tage w ith s tudied g race, l ifting each o ther into t he a ir w ith slow, c ontrolled m ovements t hat p rovoked " Oohs" a nd " Ahhs" f rom t he m esmerized c rowd. lego W hen they w ere finished a nd t he r est of t he c ast took t he s tage t o j oin t hem, the c rowd r oared t heir r esounding a pproval a nd l eaped f rom s eats to g ive t he p erformers a w ell-deserved s tanding o vation. T he s oundtrack to the p erformance w as, if not all of t he music w as particularly inspiring, at least evocative of t he m oods conveyed in each scene. The vocals, however, p erformed by s equin-clad L ady B ug ( Camilla Twisselman), w ere less impressive. It is i mportant, t hough, t o c onsider t hat C irque D reams J ungle Fantasy a ims to p lease y oung a nd old alike. With lyrics such a s " Rise above a nd t he w ind will f ree y o u " the L ady B ug's songs w ere doubtlessly c omposed with the y ounger m embers of t he a udience in m ind. Her musical c ounterpart's p erformance, o n t he o ther h and, w as i nspiring. Soul Tree (Jared B urnett) wooed the a udience, a ccompanying the r ecorded s oundtrack live on his electric violin. I only w ished that h is e ngaging music could have been the sole b ackground m usic f or s ome of t he acts. C irque D reams J ungle F antasy is o verall an e xtremely e ngaging p roduction. Not only a re t he p erformers s pectacular, but t he set, c ostumes, and l ighting c ombine t o c reate an u ntamed d reamscape filled w ith w himsical flora and f antastical f auna. A lthough t he d ream h as f aded away f rom San Diego, t hose w ho w eren't able t o see J ungle F antasy c an c atch C irque D reams' next p roduction, T he J ourney C ontinues, at t he P alm S prings P avilion T heater, N ovember 8, 2 006 t hrough A pril 7, 2007. It m ight well be w orth t he r oad t rip. �12 Tuesday, October 24, 2006 AL I &J V C J —E / THE PRIDE Movie review: "Marie Antoinette BY AMANDA ANDREEN Pride Staff Writer Coppola could have done to develop the characters more to the benefit of the audience. I think that if Hollywood is going to interpret a historical period of time, and a loathed French queen at that, they could have spiced things up a little bit. Isn't that what the money from our tickets goes to anyways? ^ Painfiilly clocking in at 118 minutes, the action r and plot of the story didn't even kick in until the final 40 minutes. On a side note, all who are familiar with the actual history and the details of Louis XVI and Marie will find this movie rather forced in terms of its timeline of events; and for those going in cold (unaware of the historical facts), don't take this movie as a depiction" of what really happened. The film basically locks Marie and the audience up in Versailles, trailing Antoinette around the palace, documenting her frivolity and life as a spoiled, royal socialite, Hinting at affairs, rumors, scandals, stagnant sexuality, and bizarre extravagance, Coppola barely scratches the surface in her portrayal of the publicly-hated Dauphine. With no inner transformation or conflict in Antoinette's character that the audience is able to relate to —other than Louis XVIs disinterest in consummating his marriage— the film's blandness outweighs its beautiful production. I kept waiting for something to happen and A| nothing did: no evil villain swept in to steal .«¿AgS the show, there was no beheading, and no J M windows were broken as a result of the Jjj French Revolution that was happening É | just outside the palace door. All in all, ^ H ^ B H R B the film just felt unfinished. a^Hffi^H Other historical biopics that I have J Ê seen, like "Amadeus," "Malcom É • X," "Ray," and "Kinsey," are MHBBI better examples of films that portray the characters from a HB perspective that audiences J9 can identify with. "Marie É Ê B ^ ^ Ê K Ê Antoinette" just doesn't hit JH home for me. I felt misled as a consumer, and when 9 É f l B | | all was said and done, I ^ ^ H f l i just wanted my two hours j P B M f f and ten bucks back. I would have much rather watched Marie Antoinette (Kirsten Dunst) rock out to some Vivaldi instead of The Cure and Bow Wow Wow. Don't get me wrong. I love The Cure, just not as a musical backdrop for the French queen gallivanting about Versailles in the late 1700s. Directed by Sofia Coppola, "Marie Antoinette," is a beautiful and airy inspection of the life of the young Austrian, Marie Antoinette, who is betrothed to Louis XVI in order to bolster relations between Austria and France. The film highlights the shortcomings that Marie Antoinette experiences as she struggles to become accustomed to the traditions and routines of her newly acquired position. I'll start by saying that this movie was nothing like I expected it to be. Going into it I anticipated this film to be something like the 1996 remake of William Shakespeare's "Romeo & Juliet" with Claire Danes and Leonardo DiCaprio. The overlay of modern music and conjk temporary attitudes towards sex, drugs, and rock 'n I roll distracted me at too many points throughout the I film. Detracting from the façade of elegant deserts |F and ornate dresses, the humane Marie Antoinette that the movie tried so hard to portray was almost lost in Coppola's zealous ambition. Aside from the beautiit ful period detail in costumes, hairstyles and decor, there isn't really any substance to this film; in % fact, as an audience member it's hard to stay k 1 afloat in the over-processed images of an 18th f century France. Moreover, Jason Schwartzman who plays Louis XVI, I feel, is greatly miscast. Even though his character in the movie is rather aloof, as an actor he lacks the energy and ability to bring Louis XVI to life. Not that there was particularly any chemistry between Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI in any i f l H p n | k history books, but a little more chemisV^Br try on screen—I mean it is Hollywood |W we're talking about—would have kept *¥ the audience awake long enough to watch the end ^ W j V credits. As for Dunst, she seems to struggle \ m j f i w i with her role. Though it doesn't require all iW ¥ that much depth, or even that many speakI* I ing lines aside from "Let them eat cake!" on L 2 screen Dunst is a lack-luster teenage queen. •k T M * Overall, I felt that there was much more ^ H I H ^ R l SBIBR � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2006-2007</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The seventeenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. Sort Key PR Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper 11 x 17 The Pride Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 cable TV fall 2006 health LGBT https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/9a72ba87d0113f3268ef021d8ebf0094.pdf 62e2774d0bb3ece474fa829a6e2c8f44 PDF Text Text CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY SAN MARCOS www.csusm.edu/pride S TUDENT NEWSPAPER TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2 006 VOL. XVI NO. 9 Campus celebrates third annual Oktoberfest BY AMANDA ANDREEN Pride Staff Writer October 11, 2006 marked the thigl Annual Oktoberfest for the^CSUSM s t¥ dent body. Bratwurst sausages, lederhosen, and kegs are the traditional makings of an Oktoberfest, and there was no shortage of any of those elements at this year's celebration. Hosted by ASI's Multicultural Programs and the German Club, the animated festivities were held this year in the Library Plaza, with free sausages and a keg of root beer available during University Hour to hungry students. Dressed in traditional German attire, men in lederhosen, and the women of the German Club in dirndls, members of the German Club paraded around campus holding signs for free bratwurst and beverages. As dozens of students lined up to Top left: Students gather in front of grill where sponsors serve bratwurst in celebration of Oktoberfest. Above: German Club members advertise the free bratwurst. partake in the Oktoberfest revelry and delicious cuisine, traditional Bavarian and Austrian folk music filled the plaza, entertaining enthused students. The ethnic Bavarian and Austrian music provided by Bill Fassel and his wife, who have both The power of RAD BY KELLY CORRIGAN * Pride Staff Writer Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 18, our University Police Department will host the first of three Rape Aggression Defense or RAD sessions for women. Each session promises women easy to learn self-defense tactics as a method of rape prevention. According to CSUSM student Lisa Lim, the RAD class has proven to reach beyond that goal. Last year Lim participated in the RAD program. She was worried that she wasn't physically equipped and before the class began she asked herself, "Will I be strong enough?" The relevance of body size and physical strength, however, are trumped by the reality based effectiveness of the techniques that women learn during class sessions. By the end of the course Lim fought off people dressed in aggressor suits, with her eyes closed. Lim says, "The i nductor is so positive and encouraging thlS it's easier to feel empowered and it's a lot easier to go through." Officer Yosaren Panza is one of the instructors of the RAD course; others also include Casey Burns, Sarah Derho and Cathy Nguyen. Officer Panza has Image courtesy ofwww.csusixi.edu/police/RAD See R D page 2 A, R AD. representative wears an aggressor suit AU to know aboutsex See News R AQ&.3 mm participated in the CSUSM Oktoberfest since its origination, lifted the participating students' spirits, and the upbeat traditional accordion music only elevated the Oktoberfest sentiment. Samantha Bigonger, Director of AS! Photo by Amanda Andreen / The Pride Coming Out Day invites students to open their grinds Joshua Lovelace, treasurer of LGBTA, gives his thumbs up to the student audience peting for microphone time with the concurring third Annual Oktoberfest, members of LGTBA and a handful of students Supporting faculty and students were shared their personal testimonies of how numerous at the Lesbian, Gay, Transgen- they came out to their families and friends. der, Bisexual, and Ally Student Organiza- As many students respectfully listened tion booth this past Wednesday, October 11, on National Coming Out Day. ComSee COMING Ojgy DAY, p agßJL BY AMANDA ANDREEN Pride Staff Writer ^ Website ofthe weeM^YouTube Vmiliuud 1 I WW^JhPl^Seamatures P AGE 6 Multicultural Programs explained, "Well, [real] beer is a big part of an Oktoberfest, but obviously we couldn't serve alcohol or encourage that on campus, so we're servSee OKTOBERFEST, page 2 f CD review^ TheÖohlas "BepMipPojß See A & E P AGE 1 2 �Tuesday; October 17, 2006 From R D page 1 A, T cAiirow^A CM^ K»*»*™ os««HEmrtjywtWipride» seen many transformations take place in women who have particiI;' ImQMM.SlMf pated in the course. "They realize how much power they actually I - < mrta&mcmw have." The sessions are divided - * ^ DAVIDOATIEY into different topics: awareness, , Î BUSINESS MANAGER prevention, risk reduction, and risk avoidance. Each participant ¿ JASOM ENCABO receives a manual that outlines the !; LAYOUT IDÏTQH entire physical defense program. MABariomr For those who have taken the !: HEWS SDITOSI >! KELLYCORRIGAN . I course in the past, they can take it again any time for the rest of their FEATURES EDITOR * life for free, as long as they return DAVID BAUÊIL : : V s + NEWS to the course with their manual. The cost of the class for the first time is twenty dollars. CSUSM student Cheyenne Banhas taken the RAD course twice and is looking forward to becoming a nationally certified RAD instructor in the near future. In past years, Barr has heard self-defense and rape prevention speakers advise women to allow their bodies to go limp if they were ever confronted by an attacker. "They would tell us these things, that if our bodies go limp, [then] we'd be heavier for them to drag away. With this class, ARTS & ÉNTEICRAIMMBHT , ; < From OKTOBERFEST, page 1 1 EDITOR / SOPHIÊ BRINK COPY EDITOR & DiSTRiBimoNf MANAGER AMAN DA AN DREÊN ' I; ^ ADVISOR ;V* THE PRIDE water for the scheduled break. For the first 20 students to R.S.V.P, ASI and The Student Health and Counseling Services will cover the cost. Thefirstclass takes place tomorrow from 4 to 8 p.m. The second session of the course will take place on Wednesday, October 25from4 to 8 p.m. and the last class will take place on Wednesday, November 1from4 to 8 p.m. It is never too late to sign up. In order to do so, women can email www.csusm.edu/police/RAD. htm or call (760) 750-4567. It is never too late to sign up. women can learn how to actively fight off an attacker. It empowers women, you can harness that energy and you can actually stop a sexual assault" The RAD course is scheduled to take place over the next three weeks with each session lasting four hours. The class will meet at the Emergency Operations Center located in the blue portable building across from the University Police Department at 441 La Moree Road. Participating students are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and to bring From COMING OUT DAY, page 1 : JOAM ANDERSON ' ' STAFF WRITERS AMANDA m rmm$&m J onathan THOMPSON AMANDA ÀN0&EEN ¡ LOUIS MAYO FERNANDO BROWN JOSHBKDWN SABRINA BAGLEY i FRANCISCO MACIAS-RIOS ; NICHOLAS VANDEUSEN Photo by Amanda Andreen / The Pride Bill Fassel entertains the Oktoberfest attendees with an accordian. ing root beer instead to keep in theme with a traditional Oktoberfest." With additional activities to parCOLUMNIST ticipate in such as a root beer chug- V |OSH SANDOVAL Photo by Amanda Andreen / The Pride ging contest and carefree dancing to Jay Franklin (far left), president of LGTBA, celebrates Oktoberfest on Coming Out Day. CARTOONISTS {* "Der Ententanz," also known as "The Chicken Dance," the Cougar spirit was and engaged with LGTBA, Joshua Lovelace, told them the truth, was that so selfish?" As he tYiÉRWARD" in full swing at this year's Oktoberfest. treasurer for LGTBA at CSUSM, thanked and freely shared his own story, Lovelace explained Information on future events sponacknowledged encouraging "allies of the domi- that his goal, shared by many other people from sored by ASI Multicultural Programs nant group." both the dominant and minority cultures, is to can be found at: http://www.csusm. Beginning his speech with a quote from the live with integrity and purpose. film "V for Vendetta," he recited, "I had only Lovelace .later expressedihat LQTB^s gogj^ ' • j r M Ï 'lopSiößS f i i S R edu/sll/multicultural/index.htm. for their booth on National Coming Out Day t ¿&é' «<litor^ pibíMi&í ta Pride, represent ÉsÉsíir was two-fold: "One, to empower those who of the a Apr, ' mâ •"äo^not mc¿ have already come out and build encourage' teáfttjr. 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Twh O abVÉqjrlM Ûm Mmtm, CA Phone: Fax: ( 7^) 758-3345 lutaBî : E : STUDENTS: v % ; % 1 hupjfwww-csusfto,0âuip?lê$ s �What you should know about sax; BY KELLY CORRIGAN Pride Staff Writer "How many partners is too many?" This question was one of many asked by €SUSM students last Monday, October 9, at an event made possible by the Women's Center. Linda Savage, a certified sex educator, sex therapist and author joked, "One." The crowd of fifty broke out in laughter; Savage laughed then said, "If you honor and respect yourself, there is no such thing as too many." Before Savage collected anonymous questions on index cards from students, she set out to empower men and women to enjoy pleasure as a God-given right that should not be dictated by anyone else. "Our sexuality is energy," Savage said, stressing what she called a readiness factor that includes the mental, physical, and emotional aspects that factor into having sex. As Savage said, "We are sold an image which isn't true and it is an image how to have 'hot sex.' It's the culture we live in; it's what we are socialized to [believe]." It's an idea Savage disagrees with, the idea that sex is all about having an orgasm. "There's so much more to be experienced than just, quick, let's get off." Savage went on to explain her performance and pleasure model. She asked the crowd about the movies and television they've seen with all the 'hot sex.' Then she said that the majority of sex seen in the movies is based on the performance model and people can reflect what they've seen and worry too much about just having an orgasm instead of having sex for pleasure. "In their heads, they are too worried about the experience and making their partner happy and focusing too much on genitals." WANTED SWIM INSTRUCTORS!!! $11.00-$18.00 per hour Customer Service: $9.00 Call (760) 744-SWIM T o p 5 Sex M y t h s t Couples w h o love m<ih other should a u t o m a t i c a l l y h a v e g o o d S6X* Myth*** Other couples are having more and better sex t t a * w e are. Photo by Kelly Corrigan / The Pride Linda Savage, a certified sex educator, sex therapist and author speaks at event. After passing out flyers to the crowd, Savage read each myth then gave tips for everyone on how to have a healthy sexual relationship with their partners. This advicç included communication, throwing away the performance model and focusing on pleasure, creating a seductive setting together, letting go of preconceived notions and listening to your partner. In all her years of experience as a sexual therapist, Savage said, "The number one role problem is over focus on partner." As for desire discrepancy, she said, "It is the number one problem in couple relationships." Myth number four states; "It's easy to tell who has more désire and who has less desire in a relationship." Savage stressed, "Low desire is Myth#3 Sex should h e natural a n d spontaneous. I f s easy t o tefl w h o h a s m o i e desire a n d w & o j h a s l a s s d e s i r e 1» a relationship. Myth # 5 Low desire mdicates s o m e sexual abuse and high desire Indicates addiction. S II not a lack of love." Then joked, "Don't listen to Oprah." The crowd laughed, and then she read more questions students asked on their index cards. One question read, "How often should we have sex?" To which Savage replied, "There is no such thing as a normal amount." "How do we get over Catholic guilt?" another student asked. Savage replied, "Respect yourself, love • ¡«J yourself, [and] don't look for someone to tell you what to do." This led to her advice for virgins. "If any one of you remains a virgin until marriage, I wouldn't even suggest having intercourse that night. Just petting and touching each other." She ended her speech by promoting safe sex to everyone, and said, "To touch, to love, that is sex. You don't have to have an orgasm." W hat is a lawyer? A debater? A fighter? Or more t han that? A creative problem solver. A principled advocate. A rigorous and versatile thinker. Explore t he wide scope of t he law in a school devoted to the big picture. C ALIFORNIA WESTERN S C H O O L O F L AW | S a n D i e g o What law school ought to be! �How to get your foot in tho door at law schoo BY DAVID BAUER Pride Staff Writer If you're applying for law school for 2007, this time of year may be the most important part of your academic career. You're entering or finishing your senior year, and these last grades before graduation will be most heavily scrutinized by law schools. While applications for law schools aren't due for a few months (application deadlines generally fall between January 1 and March 31), admissions officers and successful applicants know that by mid-October you should be well into the admissions process. "If you want to get accepted to a law school, make sure you've sent your application in before Thanksgiving," is the conventional wisdom for applying to most law schools. Some even claim that Thanksgiving is too late and that late October is when law school applications should be submitted. Unfortunately, in order to have your Law School Admissions Test (LSAT) score delivered before November, you need to have already taken the test. So if you haven't taken it yet, you'll most likely be looking at a 2008 admission date. If this is the case, starting now will help out greatly for next fall. For this year's applicants though, it's almost certain that completing your application as soon as possible will help enormously. Most law schools have rolling admissions, meaning that your application is evaluated as soon as they get it. In these cases they will fill available spaces for the coming year as they read through applications, meaning that if your application isn't in early, it won't even be considered. But even at schools that do not have rolling admissions, applying early will often be in your best interest. Admissions officers will sometimes assume students who apply early have a more serious interest in ¿heir school and give their applications more consideration. This competitive edge can mean the difference between getting an acceptance or a rejection letter. Still, just filling out die forms on time is not the only consideration. There are a few things that can keep even well-meaning and punctual applicants from getting their applications : jjjHltlffl ¡$mñ nj*i tTi < > . . • I m sJL J 1 mêm ¡LASOS« lûmisMm W second-straightfifthplace finish. The three-day tournament, which was played at Skylinks Golf Course in Long Beach, marked the second event of the fall season for the team. On Monday, the squad got off to an unbelievable start. Sophomore Kyle Anderson led the charge, posting an out-of-this-world October 11, 2006 - A fantastic round of 65 on the par-72 course. day one had expectations sky- Anderson was the only golfer to high for the men's golf team; break 70 on the first day, and his but the squad couldn't keep the round ended up being four shots momentum up, finishing fourth clear oftiienext best in the entire out offiveteams at the Concordia tournament University Invite. Senior Scott | Though his performance was Conway led the Cougars with his especially stellar, Anderson ; •1PIII11 I tJÄ Can the men's golf team hold onto their lead? school (including study abroad programs, summer courses, or transfer institutions), all of those records need to be sent to the LSAC as well as the ones from your alma mater. Admissions offices are also often overloaded with requests from other students during application periods, so starting the process early is imperative to being successful. Be aware that some schools require you to fax in your request for transcripts or even request transcripts in person, so transcripts should be requested at least a month in advance if possible, to avoid potential problems and delays. At the same time, applicants should be working on gathering their letters of recommendation. It comes as a surprise to some students, but they aren't the only people who procrastinate; bosses, professors and advisors do it too. This means that it is both polite and prudent to give those you ask for letters of recommendations at least a month to write them. Applicants should also give those writing their letters a clear idea of when the letter needs to be completed and sent to the LSAC. It also doesn't hurt to politely remind them about writing your letter of recommendation every so often, to keep it fresh i n their minds. As the saying goes, "timing is everything." If you're behind in applying, there's still time to get things done in time, but it will require a little extra effort to catch up. And for those that don't think they'll be able to get their applications done in Image courtesy of Northern Illinois University time, there's plenty of time to get prepared before next October. in on time: letters of recommendation and transcripts. Almost every law school requires that your LSAT scores, letters of recommendation and transcripts be sent to them by the Law School Admission Council (LSAC). While you may be prompt about filling out and submitting forms on time these two items require you to convince others into working inside your deadlines. Compiling undergraduate transcripts can be a surprisingly time consuming task. Applicants should never underestimate the sluggishness of educational bureaucracies, and should plan accordingly. If you attended more than one ÜÜ m tSk USaMEM ¡!¡¡¡§¡|¡¡| » «Il wasn't the only Cougar to have a good day. Scott Conway and Arek Legarra posted solid rounds of 73, and Kyle Kelch and Mike Leonard shot 75. By the end of round one, Cal State San Marcos' team score of 286 gave them a healthy 8-shot lead over the field. Unfortunately, while the Cougars' first round was the best of the tournament by any team, their second was the worst. All five golfers scored higher than in the previous day, including Anderson following up his 65 with a disappointing 80. As a team, the Cougars' took 28 more strokes to get around the course in the second wm** s life round, shooting 314. Day three proved a little better, but CSUSM's score of 307 was not enough to get them back in contention. Scott Conway was able to turn it around through, matching his first round score of 73. His combined score of 223 earned him a tie for fifth in the tournament. The team ended up in fourth, 18 strokes behind winners Point Loma Nazarene University. PLNU won the tournament by just one stroke over Concordia University, and finished four ahead of Cal Baptist The Cougars did manage to finish ahead of CSU East Bay by 11 strokes. Despite the disappointment of losing the lead, the men's team should continue to improve throughout the fall and turn into a major contender by spring. Helping the cause will be the returns of Casey Sartori, Clint McCook, and Matthew Determan, who are all expected to be playing either later this fall or in the spring. The team will next be in action on October 22, at Sonoma State University. It is one of two tournaments remaining in the fall schedule, after which the squad will not compete again until February. 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Moreover, the campus police placed first in the Academic category at the fundraiser. The CSUSM police team is made up of S. Brown, Tina Griffith, Douglass Miller, Deb Schmidt, and Shelley Wicka. Their participation was not only a great contribution to MADD, but the commitment our police team displayed at the fundraiser also supports the CSUSM Police's mission to "build partnerships with surrounding communities, [and] to promote the University's goals and mission." CSUSM Police Department went above and beyond this year, and was able to raise an incredible amount of proceeds, exceeding their initial goal of $1,700. The police team is a perfect example of what a few people can do when they work together. The campus police in coordination with MADD hope to raise awareness and educate the public, especially students, about not drinking and driving. A few tips from MADD if you do plan on drinking: "If you plan to drink, choose a designated driver before going out " Two, "take mass transit, a taxicab, or ask a sober friend to drive you home." Lastly, two tigs that go hand in hand: "report an impaired driver if you notice' one," and "always buckle up; it can save your life." Founded 25 years ago, MADD is a non-profit organization with over 600 chapters nationwide. MADD is not against alcohol consumption, but MADD's mission is to "stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime, and prevent underage drinking." Congratulations to our campus police here at CSUSM and their dedication in raising $2,230 for MADD and their cause. Hopefully their appreciated efforts will continue into the future, supporting other worthy organizations. If anyone wishes to volunteer for "Strides for Change," the fundraiser's website, www. stridesforchange.org, is the optimal place to learn more" information about the walk and about MADD. Furthermore, MADD's website: www.madd.org offers indepth information on the MADD organization. Image courtesy of www.madd.org �Website of the week: YouTube BY JONATHAN THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer I ******* i smm i Qmtij&w \ im S üaufc tRMMRif v t m i f U f B ' IftiÉÛgtYMttff •l vi*—* i r Qmrntft §p Qiw& m WtËÊSÊSÈ m&mmt i mxYvffrt 1 mnm t mtmrn** f Twfmm* i Mrafurflttf I Htmrnrmm YouTube originally began in February 2005 as a personal video trading service out of a garage in Menlo Park, Calif., and since then its popularity has grown exponentially. "YouTube is currently serving 100 million videos per day, with more than 65,000 videos being uploaded daily. According to Hitwise, YouTube videos account for IlillliliïIlllBllll Sil il mrmt^tmmm hmh§ mm mmém mmm "YouTube is currently serving 100 million videos per day, with more than 65,000 videos being uploaded daily." h ftm tommmttïï firn êrnrnMmm m mm è iàt$m (****) m&meä m ** ..M..jÊgJg^ tuM$L ^fMtiim^ j liorgfromIN» u—r ! 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The categories are "Most Recent," "Most Viewed," "Top Rated," "Most Discussed," "Top Favorites," "Most Linked," and "Recently Featured." If these categories aren't satisfying enough, with a quick spin of the search tool, one canfindalmost anything on YouTubexom, from hilarious to aweinspiring. The success of YouTube has not gone unnoticed. YouTube continues to attract high paying advertising as it quickly climbs the ladder of success. Recently nnmnma êéiêMO fto&tjm frlmMÇMI mi Fröret mitmm rousffätion courtesyof TOR^mnB&com "Google announced that it has Google and YouTube will most agreed to acquire YouTube for likely make YouTube even more $1.65 billion in a stock-for-stock accessible; increasing the number transaction. YouTube will oper- of users and videos available, Asate independently to preserve its a YouTube usef myself, I'd highly successful brand and passion- encourage those who haven't ate community," states a press used YouTube before to take a release featured on YouTube. few minutes and. log onto Youcom. Tube.com and check out some The arrangement between entertaining videos. The Kite Runner: Campus Read stimulates conversation BY SABRINA BAGLEY Pride Staff Writer In his book, "The Books In My Life," Henry Miller writes: "A book is not only a friend, it makes friends for you. When you have possessed a book with mind and spirit, you are enriched. But when you pass it on you are enriched threefold." Recently, CSUSM has implemented a program with that ilk of enrichment in mind. In starting the Campus Read program, it is hoped that readers will form a bond via selected literature. As a result, the formation of the open forum is helping to facilitate discussion between many different groups on campus. Sponsored by the American Democracy Project, it is anticipated that book discussions and the sharing of opinions and ideas about this culturally significant novel will abound between students; faculty, and staff. Fall 2006 s selected reading was "The Kite Runner.": The author, Khaled Hosseini, was born in Kabul, Afghanistan in 1965. This semiM M ? autobiographical novel tells the story of Amir, an Afghan boy from a wealthy family. The story focuses on the impact a single decision can have on one's life. As a child, just before his family moves from Afghanistan, Amir witnesses his friend be brutally raped. Rather than intervene eventually ends up composing his own story. Later, Amir returns to Taliban controlled Kabul to find his half-brother. He finds him to be the sexual slave of a Taliban executioner, who also happens to be the same man who raped his friend. He fights to free his • brother, and they escape back to the United States. While the young man possesses a fragile emotional state, his rescue helps Amir to resolve his deep-seeded guilt. This book has gained world-, wide fame, and locally, was also chosen as Escondido's City Read. It serves as a vehicle for discussion about the historical and cultural issues as presented by Hosseini. However, "The Kite Runner" i has also received mild criti-Sabrina Bagley cism for a lack of developed female characters, and a lack of deeper significance. Rather, and take a beating on behalf of his Hossesini chooses to state everyfriend, Amir watches in hiding. This thing directly. With a film version event changes Amir, making him lated for 007, it is i that bitter; as his guilt impacts the rest tshe book w2ill continuenevitablepopto gain of his life. However, Amir continues i culturally significant t o pursue his love for literature and ularity andilltscontinue to be shared. message w "The story focuses on the impact a single decision can have on one's life." * ***** �CALENDAR THE PRIDE National Freedom of Speech Week {Markstein half Cînnabon Afrd-Çubân and Latin Jazz, discussion and performance (Arts 111 5:30 pm) ( 16-22) Available (121 p m Library Plaza) Funes Fund Benefit Concert (Arts 111 7 p .m.) San Diego Asian Film Festival "The Gift of Sarong." ( Hazard Center Misson Valley 7:30 p.m. $7) CLIMB- 125 10-11:50 a.m.) "Keeping Relationships Positive," (12-1 p m FH 1 09) Political Education Forum (Forum Plaza 12-3 p.m.) Vacuum Down With Leo Beside Me Kelly (The Jumping Turtle 7-10 p m $7) "Seeing," an exhibit of new paintings by Philip Butler, opens(Susan Street Fine Art Galtery, Solana Beach. Reception 8 -9 p m,) Tuesday October 17, 2006 The Subdudes (Belly Up Tavern, 9 p . m $ 18420) Rock for Darfur concert Secret Machines (SOMA 7 p.m.) Bob Dylan with Kings of Leon (Cox Arena 6:30 p.m. $35} Clockwork Straight Trippirv Of 1 Mind Dub Train (Jumping Turtle 8 p.m. $8) Dashboard Confessional (Cöx Arena 6:30 p m $28) "Since Africa* a play about a Sudanese refugee adjusting to life in urban America (Diversionary Theatre $1530 7 p m Oct 2 2,25) "The Flight of the Lawnch air Many a fantasy musical (Don Powell Theatre, SDSU $ 13415 Fri and Sat 8 p.m. through Nov, 1) The English Beat (Belly Up Tavern 9 p m $ 15417) "Of Grass and Gold: Nomads of Kazakhstan" (Mingei I nt'l Museum, runs through April 15; $3 students) mimmo rnmim rmmm "Miragenous Zones'1 a group, aiimedia exhibit begins its run (La Jot la Art Association Gallery 11-5 p,m, daily through Nov • M2) ' . "Hedda Gabler" Henrik Ibsen's tragedy about a housewife who tries to hide her troubled marriage (Westminster Theatre $10 7 p m Oct 23, 29) �Jock Talk With Josh: Cory Lidie BY JOSH SANDOVAL Pride Sports Writer in the area that he was in. Lidle joined the list of other notable MLB players to die in a Life isn't plane crash. Roberto Clemente fair, if you died in 1972 while flying a plane haven't real- with relief supplies to Nicaragua, ized. The rich which had suffered a severe earthget richer and quake. In 1979, Thurman Munson, the poor get another member of the Yankees, poorer. The died in a plane crash while he was good die young and the bad seem landing. The popularity of Clemente and to live forever. It seems like when anyone Munson can't be put into words. in sports dies prematurely that Both guys were loved by all of person was well-liked. It is never MLB and the fans. Clemente's a Terrell Owens or Barry Bonds death had a huge impact beyond that goes down, it's always some- MLB, because he was a humanione like Cory Lidle, who died last tarian and involved in many charities. Lidle was not as well-known Wednesday. I am sure you have heard by now as the other two, but he was wellof Cory Lidle's plane crash into a liked, and had to work hard to Manhattan apartment building. become liked. The New York Yankees pitcher In 1994, Lidle was a "scab" was not a very experienced pilot player during the 1994 MLB playand it was not a good day for flying er's strike. He was one of the most successful replacement players, along with Kevin Millar. It took a long time for the MLB community to accept him, but he was a good teammate and eventually won over the people he played with. After tragic things like this, I begin to wonder about the things that led to the incident. I play the what-if game, even though I probably shouldn't. Lidle was traded from the Philadelphia Phillies to the Yankees at the trading deadline. He brought his plane from his home in Florida up'to New Jersey when he was . traded. Ifhe was never traded from the Phillies to the Yankees, would this have happened? I don't think so, since his off-season would have already begun about two weeks prior, and he likely would have already been in Florida. Of course, this could have happened anywhere. I also wonder, had he not been a pro athlete, would he have had such an expensive hobby. He purchased his small four-seat plane for 187,000 thousand dollars. Many athletes take up golf or buy a business to keep them busy in the off-season, but athletes now are beginning to play with more expensive things, like their lives. Remember Ben Roethlisberger, Kellen Winslow Jr., Jay Williams, and their motorcycle accidents? Fortunately, those guys weie all lucky to live through their accidents and return to their sports. Anyone who flies a plane always says that you're safer in a plane than in your own car driving on the freeway. That may be true, however, why put .yourself in a situation that you don't need to be in? It's nearly essential to drive a t ar, but it isn't essential toflya plane for hobby, especially when you have so much to lose. For a little perspective, here is the most remarkable story I heard on the day of the accident It came from Alan Schwarz, a senior writer from "Baseball America." A week before the accident, Lidle invited Schwarz for aflightin his plane. Schwarz always wanted to fly in one of the planes that Lidle owned, but he declined the invite because he and his wife just had a newborn baby and knew it could be a dangerous situation. Lidle was 34 years old, had a wife and child. Unfortunately, this is what it took for the sports media to stop talking about Terrell Owens, and Alex Rodriguez' postseason struggles. I love to hear comments. They can be sent to Sando026@csusm. edu or in person if you see me around. By Jenny Bigpond Just for s higgles rnrnmmmmmmmnmmmmmmMmmmHmi r AHHHf!T * cAttW m I t m i IL S U H H i l wmt*r) 6R6*Ky N ù j t , U KE TOTHIKK V ÈMâÈL �PUZZLE BY DAVID GATLEY / THE PRIDE "HORROR FILMS ACROSS 1 Tool to hide one1s identity. 3 Vampire ' s alter ego . 4 Infamous shower scene. 12 Killer's beauty mark. 13 Gatorade for vampires. 14 Out of sight. 15 Illusion of upstairs. 17 Feeling when the credits role. 18 Evil sewer clown. 20 Freddy Krueger's mark. 21 Graveyard Mcblessing. 24 The original Horror Film starring Dracula. 26 Rusty weapon of choice. 28 Backdrop for Horror films. 30 Possessed red headed devil. 32 Sam Raimi' s cult horror classic. 33 A grouping of crows.. 35 Don't have this if you want to live. 36 John Carpenter's shape shifting alien. 40 William Friedkin's headturning classic. 41 Menacing gelatinous ooze. 42 He said 'M want to suck your blood." 46 Weather when you're in trouble. 47 " _ _ as night" 49 To have met your maker. 50 Sentiment shared by victims. 51 Consumed by a zombie. 52 To remove one1s entrails. 53 To view in secret. 54 Hell's workerbee. DOWN 10 11 15 16 19 1 Werewolf's call sign. 2 H itchcock's k illing m ethod of c hoice. 22 Hitchcock's winged foe Useless cry for help. Seperate flesh. Not of sound mind* " and seek" Rògain's poster boy» Allergic to sunlight. Efficient bone 7 cutter. Noise while hiding. Peering through the darkness. Broom-riding bachlorettes. Only mode of 23 25 27 29 30 31 33 34 transportation when being chased. Stalker's favorite lighting. Horror film based on video game. Weapon of plenty in Kitchen. Excessive bloody entrails or almost President. \ Plee for help; Ghosts Jewelry Non-human creature. Film where a young boy is the devil incarnate.. 3 7 Satan's charming demeanor. 38 Chaser's POV 39 Walking undead. V 42 Graveyard's welcome friend. ' 43 " in the dark.? 44 Zombie1s state of being. 45 Undead lumberjack'3 weapon of choice 48 To stalk silently". 52 Weapon always out of reach. �Harold Jaffe visits CSUSM BY JONATHAN THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer CSUSM Community and World Literary Series showcased Harold Jaffe at CSUSM for the first time on Thursday, October 14 Image courtesy ofwww.jaffeantijaffe.com in the Clarke Field House in the Grand Salon. Jaffe has authored 13 books and a collection of essays. For his performance at CSUSM, Jaffe chose five narratives: "Panther," "Salaam," "Things to do During Time of War,". "Potlatch," and "Monk and Suicide Bomber." "I hoped the [readings] would constitute an informative and even pleasurable grouping," said Jaffe. Each narrative lasted approximately ten minutes. The entire performance lasted almost one hour. Jaffe read most of the material. Mark Wallace, who has been an assistant professor at CSUSM for two years, read major parts as well. Two other female performers read briefly during "Salaam." Travas Rivas, majoring in Literature and Writing and graduating Spring 2008, said he was "absolutely" satisfied with Jaffe's performance. "His reading [brought] a different perspective and understanding you can't get out by reading his pieces," said Rivas. Patrick Ayson supplied music throughout the entire performance which provided a background to the readings. The music really enhanced the performance. "Patrick and I got together and did a little experimenting. I wanted to let Patrick do what he wanted to add a chance vector," explained Jaffe after the performance. "Patrick is a really fine young keyboard player and sound technician, and I think people will be hearing more about him as time goes on," said Wallace. I enjoyed "Panther" the most, the first narrative read solely by Jaffe. In this narrative, Jaffe explains his transition from a panther to a human. Jaffe wore black jeans, a black dress shirt with rolled up sleeves to his biceps, a pair of black-tinted sun glasses, an almost evil-looking full beard, and to complete the ensemble he wore two black leather gloves on each hand. The content w is very intriguing. He describes the surgery required to conceal his true identity as a panther and how he has to keep himself from jumping over the podium and savaging the audience because he still is a panther on the inside, I was almost scared to a certain extent. I felt myself being attracted to another world out of the Grand Salon in the Clarke Field House at CSUSM. I drifted into a fictional world where panthers were capable of con- verting into humans. The style in which Jaffe delivered his performance was very convincing and the music that Ayson created as Jaffe read aloud added to the surreal element and combined to create an overall creepy feeling. The four narratives provided humorous moments as well, and the audience, including myself, let out loud bursts of laughter. Other moments during the readings made me think deeply. The whole performance was very fascinating and thought-provoking. "Overall, I was really very happy with the reading and really look forward to more readings on campus that are coming up. It's great that the school is giving its students an opportunity to hear published authors read form their work, and [I] would like to see this kind of thing happen more often on campus," said Rivas. For those reading this article and feeling left out, do not fret. Linh Dinh, a fiction writer and poet, will be performing Thursday, October 26 at 7 p.m. at the Clarke Field House in the Grand Salon. See you there. For more information on Harold Jaffe please visit: http://www.jaffeantijaffe.com THE DEPARTED: A NEW CLASSIC BY JENNIFER SANCHEZ Pride Staff Writer I waited for "The Departed" for weeks, but poor Hollywood's been waiting for most of 2006. If you're a real movie fan, you know this one is a sure thing: Martin Scorsese, a crime tale, and a bunch of Hollywood mantalent. Set in Boston, it's a typical Scorsese blood-and-guts film (think "Casino," "Taxi Driver"). Here's a comparison: it's darker than, but has the compelling story of "Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels," without the intersecting plot lines and oodles of characters to remember. But it's tamer than "Reservoir Dogs" or "Pulp Fiction," with a more commercial, solid crime-suspense story. In fact, the story is as enthralling as the acting, especially good for someone with a short term memory like me (who sometimes wonders halfway through a film, "Who who, what what?''). Such a person will thoroughly enjoy "The Departed," as the plot is easy to follow, but engaging—I never once wondered how long we had been in the theater, but wondered what the hell was going to happen next: true evidence of cinematic captivation. The story centers on a sort of Boston Mafia, headed by Frank Costello, and the Boston State Police. Costello, played by none other than Jaek Nicholson, picks a young Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) to mentor into his gang. Later, Sullivan enters the police academy and slickly infiltrates the "Staties" Organized Crime Unit as a detective. There he warns "Dad" Costello every time the police are onto him. The only problem is two detectives, Queenan (Martin Sheen) and Digriam (Mark Wahlberg), who place a freshly graduated cop, Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio), as a Costello infor- mant. Planted in jail and drug deals, Billy wins Costello's confidence and joins the gang. This is when the story gets good. Entirely unaware of each other, Costigan calls the cops on Costello while Sullivan calls them off. Voila, both sides smell a rat. Costigan and Sullivan, one fearing his life and the other his job, both desperately try to identify the other. It goes on like that for a long, satisfyingly suspenseful while. Of course there's blood and stuff, and a love triangle, but I won't tell you who gets popped or who's the baby's daddy or how it-ends., I'm not that rude. Because you are going to see this movie, if only to gawk at Mark Wahlberg (who my husband and I could only refer to as "Marky-Mark") and his bull-cut-damn-near-mullet. Wahlberg also delivers most of the requisite off-color jokes, though they're strewn left and right by the cops and the bad guys so much, they're distracting. Also distracting are the Boston accents. I'm a sucker for even the slightest male Eastern accent, but these ones don't work, even for Massachusetts natives Wahlberg and Damon (whose charming Boston accent was still deliciously intact for "Good Will Hunting"). Still, Damon's is most believable compared to the others, which seem to fade iñ and out; I don't think Leo even attempts his. But Nicholson, predictably, is extremely believable as the half-crazy crime boss Costello. Damon, who typically doesn't play the bad-guy role, does it well because he looks so much like a good guy—the key to being secretly bad. And Leo, fíate to say, is excellent. His portrayal of a stresscrazed police informant/crime apprentice is consistently excellent. I grudgingly admit "The Departed" might have made me á fan. Don't overlook this classic suspense film. Oscar certainly won't. Image courtesy of Warner Brothers �Drink of the Week fall ris p BY SOPHIE BRINK Pride Staff Writer As most apple-lovers well know, apple season blossoms in late September and continues well into November. Though, due to storage techniques available today, apples are available year-round, and for the traditionalist there is really no more appealing time than autumn to enjoy them. Along with pears, peaches plums, and apricots, to name a few, the apple is a member of the rose family, a fact perhaps most beautifully expressed in Robert Frost's poem, "The Rose Family." This healthful fruit, rich in fiber and flavonoids, has long been praised for its ability to "keep the doctor away" and was associated in ancient times with immortality and reincarnation. The apple was also a symbol of love and fertility and often associated with wisdom. Taking all this into consideration, is it really any wonder that Gwyneth Paltrow named her firstborn after this most remarkable of fruits? ^ ^ i l ^ f i | Perhaps, though, even Eve would blush at the vast array of apple recipes modern apple-connoisseurs have at their disposal. Aside from such mainstream favorites as apple pie, apple turnovers, candied apples, caramel apples, and the more exotic delights, such as apple tabouleh and apple risotto, there is the sweetly sinful collection of appleinspired cocktails. One of the simplest apple cocktails is the Fall Crisp. A mixture of 1 to 2 ounces of vodka and 14 ounces of apple cider, shaken in a cocktail shaker with ice and ALESMITH EVIL DEAD R ED ALE Beer of the Week strained into a Collins glass, the Fall Crisp deliciously lives up to its name. It is not only crisp, but it's also sweet and definitely refreshing: By no means a drink one would drink expressly to get drunk, the Fall Crisp will nonetheless produce a pleasant buzz. For a festive alternative, take a walk on the wild side and substitute sparkling apple cider. Either way, it is possible to drink one's apple a day. Live long and prosper. (Note: a correlation between Fall Crisp cocktails and longevity has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration, nor will it probably ever.) BY DAVID BAUER Pride Staff Writer ity. For almost eleven years, AleSmith has consistently scored high in local and national competitions—-often a fan favorite—and Evil Dead Red Twentyfiveyears ago it was is no exception. billed as "The ultimate experience in grueling terror." Evil Dead Red pours a deep Since then, the movie "Evil burgundy color, with about a Dead"—with its chaincentimeter of foamy off-white saw wielding, demon killhead. The head disappears ing, slapstick antics—has fairly slowly leaving some become a „ cult classic. thin lacing on the glass. It The "Evil Dead" frantastes somewhat sweet, but in chise spawned two sequels, no way is it overly floral and a comic book series, a few fruity—-it has an overall slightly mildly successful video nutty taste. It is bitter and hoppy, games, and as of this month a but not overpoweringly hoppy as New York Broadway musical. some specialty ales tend to be. It And now, "Evil Dead" is back ^ instead holds a slightly bitter, malty again; this time as a beer. aftertaste. It has a medium-bodied mouth feel and moderate carbonEvil Dead Red is a seasonal 1 ation. The beer's flavors can clearly beer brewed by AleSmith, and be tasted as it sits on your tongue, and is only available during Halthey somewhat resemble the beer's loween time. Besides being a namesake movie: hoppy, slightly deep red color, Evil Dead Red bitter and nutty. ale also has an ominous 6.66 It's unfortunate that Evil Dead percent alcohol by volume Red is only available as a draft and making it an appropriate beer for a limited time. It could easily for celebrating Halloween. be paired with an afternoon viewAleSmith is one of several ing of the "Evil Dead" trilogy with San Diego microbreweries some friends or a wicked drink that brew specialty ales, often for your Halloween party. Unfortuwith more hops, higher alcohol contents and a more down to earth atti- nately, it must be enjoyed at the bar while tude about their products. But what they it lasts, so to quote "Evil Dead III: Army lack in formality, they make up in qual- of Darkness," "Come get some!" 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San M arcos B lvd *N0W HIRING* WWW.the-blvd.COm 7 6 0 . 5 1 0 . 0 0 0 4 * V!POn1,ExchKfai£SpecialEven* �The Oohlas "Best Stop Pop" 1 2 TUesday, October 17, 22006 uesday; Ì 7, 006 IAL & O C J - ^E THE PRIDE CD Review BY BRANDI BLAHNIK Pride Staff Writer What's so refreshing about The Oohlas' sound isn't the upbeat melodies, which are so infectious at points that it's easy to pick out favorites from their debut album, "Best Stop Pop." No, what's so refreshing about The Oohlas is that it's fairly clear it never occurred to band members Olivia Stone and brothers, Mark and Greg Eklund, to shape their sound into a clearly definable genre. Sometimes eletronica, sometimes indie-rock that invokes the spirit of Beck, the band's sound is a combination of loud, toe-tapping riffs and reserved harmonies that contrast in a way that works with the dark subject matter of the album. The ride of the album is spacey. The opening track on the album, "Gone," evokes a topsyturvy feeling reminiscent of the final scene of "The Labyrinth" Float through the perfect harmonies and scratchy guitar riffs; this one is well-worth the ride. The highlight of the album is Stone's vocals, however, which dominate most of the tracks. Her sweet sound on the track "Tripped" belies the song's dark subject matter: "You're aging fast/Your skull is thick/Keep drinking darkness stupid prick/ And I'd rather die than watch you drown/Breathing the dust and shoving coffee down." It's one of the many tracks devoted to what is, seemingly, a story of love lost. "TV Dinner" is another favorite and a true shining moment for Stone. Here she ditches the reserved tone and breaks out mid-track into an accusatory cry of anguish: "I don't know where to go anymore/Why don't you love me?*' The final track is the pinnacle of the album; "The Rapid" has a sound epic enough for a Coldplay single with its steady, building sound. Here the band quietly asserts a claustrophobic need: "There are too many people here/Far too many people near/ I don't want to get too close/It's not healthy." The sound is complex, but here Stone's amiable voice compliments the MiddleEastern rhythm in a soothing DA O Fin?CnrAT R G NO E R DDViirf? T way, a departure from the fastpaced tracks that play before it. It's a joy to listen to—again, despite the subject matter—and a nice finish to our space ride through "Best Stop Pop." Although much of the album is a delight, tracks with one of the two Eklunds on lead vocals fall short. By comparison they seem bland and tired—a sound we've heard before (see Beck Images courtesy of The Oohlas above). Stone makes the difference here, her sharp intonation a truly unique sound from other current albums. Although I give the album four paws, it's probably best suited for those already comfortable with artists a little offbeat. Fans of alternative should find The Oohlas' upbeat tempos familiar, but with an overall refreshing sound and, in a word, different. ; oninbi in nLrt 1 Concert Review BY AMANDA ANDREEN Pride Staff Writer An adrenaline-charged and energized line wrapped around the House of Blues last October 6. With a ratio of 15 males to every female, the air was thick with testosterone and heavy with aggressive fury, As eager fans compared notes on metal band trivia, the members of DragonForce could be heard in the dungeon below warming up their fiery vocals, unloading a heavy round of progressive metal thundAs the clock struck 7 p.m., the doors to the dark venue opened, and the mob of DragonForce fanatics charged the floor, Within minutes, hundreds of sweaty fans pounded theirfistsin the air and crowded the general admission floor, causing the overflow of fans to pour into the outlying rooms and stairwells. Hailing from London, DragonForce unleashes a sonic plague of merciless shred and callous metal. Signed to Road Runner Records, the six-piece band released their third album, "Inhuman Rampage," earlier this year. All That Remains, opener for DragonForce, packed up their equipment after a .solid set, clearing the way for the brutal mutiny that would soon blast House of Blues to its core. A fulsome orange countdown timer ticked away as a threedimensional metal backdrop with "In&uer r man Rampage" splattered in large red text dropped down to frame the stage. Grounded by pulsating bass and metal riffage pounding through the walls, the experience itself was no small feat. The restless crowd chanted and stomped, "Drag-on-FORCE! Drag-on-FORCE!" in hopes of awakening the bestial band. A montage of red lights flooded the stage, haunting the shadows of the equipment and blinding inebriated onlookers, ZP Theart, lead singer for DragonForce, jumped onto the raised platform, a large fan blowing his black hair all over, and spat water onto the closest audience members as he roared "San Diego! How are all you mutha-Pckers?!" with his brash British accent. The house went crazy, With an army of guitars locked and loaded, the members of DragonForce prowled around audience members like predators, rioting song after song like "Revolution Deathsquad," and "Storming the Burning Fields." Inciting "Operation Ground and Pound" next, the metal Gods rained down a divine cataclysm of devastating cho^s. : As the night progressed, the "wow" factor held strong as RedBull and Jaeger kept the 21+ gathering upstairs in check, With unforgiving vocals and tormented solos, DragonForce gave it their all, interacting with the crowd to a degree I had never witnessed before. The two and a half hour set wasn't nearly long I enough. The encore song, "Through the spitting more wmage coourtesy of DragonForce Fire andFlames"—the song t hat£m sure surfers. , ; ater n adolescent crowd was responsible for the sold-out s how- v, Currently touring Europe and then was the favorite of the night. Amidst a to B he blaring fire alarm that rang and rang hteading bbackawhileritain forytpu holidays, i might e before have the for hours, the entire house shook with opportunity to personally witness Dragrocking fans and a satisfied band as they onForce. Until then, check out their site: finished out the night tossing around a ww.dragonforce.com, a n the bottle of Jim Beam, taking swigs and witter-sweetness of their pnd relish igarb. b rog-metal � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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The pending legislation of HR-4437, also known as the Border Protection, Antiterrorism, and Illegal Immigration Control Act o f2005, will seek to improve homeland security. One of the major points of the proposal is that an illegal immigrant would be classified as a felon. Photo by Christine Vaughan / The Pride The U.S. will no longer give asylum to illegal immigrants, as well. Another highlight of HR-4437 is the proposed construction of a 700 mile fence along the U.S./Mexico border. The May 1 nationwide movement calls for a boycott of the economy: No work, no school, and no buy. Some Cal State San Marcos students are preparing to participate and show their support in different ways on May L Jose Cruz, an immigrant from Mexico, received an e-mail promoting him to boycott his classes on May 1. "I don't support the boycott of classes, but I do support the immigrant cause," said Cruz, a graduating senior of Literature and Writing Studies. "Everyone who goes to work everyday is a vital part of the economy." Jenny Aaron, a graduating senior in Liberal Studies, plans to attend all of her class that day, despite the boycott. However, she will show her support by boycotting businesses. "It's a doubleedged sword for undocumented workers, because they have to earn a paycheck and yet would want to support the immigration movement," explained Aaron. Many students will also be showing their support against HR-4437 by rallying on Thursday, April 27, at the Library Plaza, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. WALKOUT, SEE page 2 Be Black. Be Proud. African American graduates to receive honorary recognition BY J ENNY NGUYEN Pride Staff Writer The African American Recognition Planning Committee will be hosting its 10th Annual African American Recognition Ceremony for the black seniors that will be graduating. The ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 4, at 5 p.m. in the Grand Salon of the Clarke Field House at Cal State San Marcos. "This is not a graduation ceremony, but rather a recognition ceremony," saidOneita Billings, chair of the African American Faculty &Staff Association. "It is about a celebration of culture. People should view the recognition ceremony as a facet of integrated education and celebrate it as progress in our nation and progress for ALL OF US as people," said graduating senior, Antoinette Johnson. "It's nice to be recognized, there are programs out there and people out there for the black students," said graduating . senior, Katrena Robinson. "Every ethnic group congratulates its members, everyone deserves to be recognized," said Lorenzo Grey, fellow graduating senior. "At CSUSM, we more often then not have to deal with being the only black student, or one of two, in class," said Kayonni Williams. This year, 72 African American students will be graduating. "We are growing in numbers, this is twice the number of last year," said Billings. As of Fall '05, statistics show that of the 7,500 students Photo by Christine Vaughan / The Pride enrolled at Cal State San Marcos, only 3.1 African American graduates stand proud with only three weeks left before graduation. percent are African American. Pictured: Shamar McKinney, Lacey Dublin, Gerald Smith, Kayonni Williams, J ason Williams, At the recognition ceremony, the A fri- Jamaul Tate, Antoinette Johnson, and Fantaya Bray. can American graduating class of 2006 will each be presented with a Kente cloth years now," says Gezai Berhane, associate Association, the origins of the Kente cloth that may be worn at the graduation cer- director of Student Life & Leadership, and date back to 1300s A frica, in the country of Ghana. The cloths were worn by kings, emony. "This tradition of presenting the Interim Assistant Dean of Students. According to the information provided Kente cloth to graduates has been here RECOGNITION, SEE page 2 since the very beginning, for about 10 by The African American Faculty & Staff Silence makes a statement "Saying nothing... sometimes says the most." - Emily Dickinson. Wednesday, April 26, marks the tenth annual Day of Silence, where thousands of students nationwide will choose not to speak for an entire day in order to make a statement in support of the gay and lesbian community. The Day of Silence is a student led day of action where supporters, who believe anti-LGBT bullying and harassment should be unacceptable in schools, participate in events to recognize and protest the dis- BY JENNY NGUYEN Pride Staff Writer crimination and harassment, and in effect, the silencing experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender students and their allies. The Day of Silence started in 1996 at the University of Virginia, with over 150 students participating in the demonstration. In 2001, the Gay, Lesbian & Straight Education Network became the official sponsor with new funding, staff and volunteers. Last year's event had more than 450,000 students participating from nearly 4,000 schools, colleges and universities. "I've never heard of The Day of Silence before, but now that I know, I think it's a Music Download See • è Features PAGE 3 Photo courtesy of LGBTA really cool idea," said Jenna Amo, a sophomore at CSUSM. "There are posters advertising so many different things on campus; this is doing something that is the opposite of that. It is subtle and yet obvious and will Ultimate Fighting Championship See S ports PAGE 5 make a huge statement because it is something the campus is not used to." Cal State San Marcos is still a somewhat new participant in The Day of Silence. This year, the SILENCE, SEE page 2 Letterio IPf u J***'H ËOt wp^zm the Editor • H 45J ISjP S E S K S ifli See O pinion PAGE 6 Beero m f * the Week $ See A & E PAGE 7 �MtorM Staff Bditor m Chief Patrick B. Long Matthew Schramm Jason Encabo Photo Editor David Gatley .News Editor Christine Vaughan Suusmer Cotmery Heckendom Michelle Herold Amanda Keeiey Lisa Landers Karin Reyes Katreaa Robinson Katie Rowe Andrew Ruiseñor Features Editor Zachary X Simon A&E Editor Antoinette Johnson Advisor Cindy Hanson Rachel Carrie Wann Brin Young, Copy Editor t o r a Painter All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinionof The Pride editorial board. Letters to the editors should include an address») telephone number, e-mail | and identification. Letters may be edited for grammar j and length. Letters should) be under 300 words and sub-; mitted via electronic mall j to ptide@csiism.edu» rather) than to the individual editors. "We as students want to voice our opinions and concerns," said Herminia Ramirez, a student activist and organizer of the rally. "We are not planning to walk out of classes or work obligations. Our goal is to provoke thought and to educate other students about HR-4437." Although other students like Cruz do not condone boycotting classes, there will be students who will not attend their classes to show support. Maria Sanchez, also an immigrant f rom Mexico, will be one of those students who will be absent on May 1. "I know the struggles that [immigrants] face and part of my participation is the understanding that I was once in that same situation," said Sanchez, a graduating History major. Lorrin Hernandez, a junior of Literature and Writing, is fully aware of both sides of the issue. Her husband is a Mexican immigrant and he supports the movement. Her family, on the other hand, is in opposition of the movement. Although she is on the fence with the issue, Hernandez is optimistic about May L "I think it's a good way for stu- LGBTA anticipates at least 50-100 students to take part in this full day of devotion to silence. Participants are asked to wear all white on Wednesday, April 26, for The Day of Silence. Anyone interested in participating is asked to meet in front of the Kellogg Library at 12:00 noon, and asked to remain silent to respect those who have been forcibly silenced or choose to remain silent due to intimidation and fear. Silence Cards will be given out to anyone with questions about the event. A sample Silence Card may read something like: "Please understand my reasons for not speaking today. My deliberate silence echoes that silence, which is caused by harassment, prejudice, and discrimination. Think about the voices you are not hearing today. What are you going to do to end the silence?" From SILENCE page 1 The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year* Distribution includes ail of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride Cal State San Marcos 338 .N Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CÁ 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax:(760)750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu kúp://w^wrcsusm.edu/pride Ad e-mail: Prkle_ads@csuaTieái From WALKOUT page 1 : m ^TANTED : S i I S R GO S! WMN T U t R !! $11.00s-$17.00 per hour C a l i f 6 0 ) 744-SWIM VJ/J ¡111, € 3SU It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. dents to make an impact and to show what they believe in," said Hernandez. "You can't alienate people who have been here and have helped the country come together. It's not fair to say 'you don't belong here,' when [immigrants] contribute to society and every day life." May 1 is not just an effort to oppose HR 4437, but also a way for immigrants to take action. Although there are concerns about attendance, there is little question that May 1 will impact the campus. "I hope [the boycott] will inform students about the importance of this situation," said Ramirez. "People's f utures are at stake and we need to be active by voicing our concerns about this legislation." While there is a national concern for the consequences of May 1, students on the campus are more concerned with awareness. "I hope the demonstration will show the nation what will happen if 11 million people are deported. It will show the solidarity of a group of people who j ust want opportunities," added Ramirez. "Take out the blinders and look at the story f rom another point of view," said Cruz. and accounting in the College of Business. "We'll even accept queens, and important figures of donations at the door the day of state, during ceremonial events the event," said Marilyn McWiland special occasions. Kente liams, coordinator of Student cloth received its name from Accounts & Services with ASI. For the f uture African Amerithe term "kenten", which means can graduating classes, Lorenzo "basket", because of the cloth's resemblance to the woven design Grey encourages students to, of a basket. Kente cloths, with "Join an organization that suptheir vibrant colors and complex ports you. It doesn't have to be the design portray deep philosophi- BSU; it can be any organization cal meanings. The cloths came that you like. Keep some family to symbolize the history, philoso- and friends nearby so that when phy, ethics, and moral values in school gets rough you can talk to them about your problems." African culture. "It's been a challenging but This event will begin with the Black National Anthem, which quick two years since I transwill be led by BSU President, ferred from a community college. Ruby Udeh. Attending the cer- In other words, hang in there, the emony will be President Haynes, end comes quickly!" said Bryon expected to make a few remarks. Garner. "Like Rocky Balboa said to a The keynote speaker of the night will be Larry D. Thomas, Senior nation of people watching him Human Resources Business Part- when he fought the Russian ner at Viejas Enterprises and Boxer, Ivan Drago, in Rocky IV a CSUSM Alumni. Each stu- ' I didn't know what to expect dent is asked to provide a brief when I came here. I didn't think bio and picture to be posted up you liked me and I didn't think I at the ceremony. The evening liked you. But at the end of it you will be catered by Tony Roma's, liked me and I started to like you. with entertainment and dance to If I can change you can change.' We all can change if we use the follow the ceremony. "The event is free, but we are strength inside of us that God has accepting donations" said Sharon given us," said Grey. Bowen, faculty support of finance From RECOGNITION page 1 CASHFOR BOOKS jP€Ü#mgiii« mmSÉ "S™ Sell your textbooks year-round at Off-Campus Books Guinness stout Steiia Artes Frohouse Pale Ale \ . YeiJowtai! 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Although having fallen out of headline news coverage, the R IAA has issued nearly 20,000 lawsuits since September 2003, with many of the most recent suits being brought against college students. At CSUSM, no students have been cited by the R IAA in over a year, and before that "just a couple" of students had run- ins with the RIAA, said Wayne Veres, dean of the Instructional and Information Technology Services. In both incidents, letters of cease and desist were sent to the offending students, and the issue was quickly resolved. At colleges across the* nation, campus computers and email accounts have been used for the setup of file sharing software, commonly used for trading music online. The R IAA uses email and IP addresses to track down the offenders, many of which lead them straight to college campuses. "Our students are adults here, and it's not a problem," stated Veres in regards to RIAA lawsuits and illegal music downloading. Although "personal use of computer facilities" is restricted under section 3.9 of the CSUSM computer access policies, any cursory examination of computers on campus reveal obvious and frequent personal use, a common example being the abundance of sites like myspace.com listed in the browser history. While Veres observes that Cal State S&n Marcos does not have any way of actually observing or regulating the use of campus computers, the college does use a complex system of anti-virus software that cuts out most file sharing traffic by blocking ports often used in the transfer of such material. This system does not stop the use of file sharing programs, yet the virus software installed on campus recognizes the protocols used by such programs as potentially unsafe and thus blocks all Internet traffic over the ports in use. Rather than employ a large net- into contracting with a legitimate work of devices to regulate the music download site for the ben'personal' activities of students efit of students. Currently, talks on campus computers, Veres are underway with itunes for notes that the larger problem is an agreement where the college to stop viruses from being down- would receive a small financial loaded onto campus computers. kickback f rom the f unds gener"Viruses could spread within the ated f rom songs downloaded via network and need to be stopped at itunes on campus computers. various levels," said Veres. Many Overall, "students use the netof the questionable activities that work properly," stated Veres, students could employ campus and a "massive amount of netcomputers for are inadvertently work t raffic" occurs. The few stopped in this process. instances that have occurred in CSUSM has also been look- relation to downloading illegal ing into employing new tech- music files have been dealt with nologies, such as a more exten- quickly. According to Veres such sive use of laptops, and ipods for incidents have been insignifiwebcasts, which are currently cant, compared to the growth of being used in a several Cal State CSUSM's computer facilities. San Marcos classes. As for music CSUSM continues to expand and downloads, Veres said that "stu- create a "robust network," and a dents use itunes quite a bit," and computer system that students the campus has been looking can use openly. Campus Resources: Helpful technology on Kellogg's second floor BY SUMMER CONNERY Pride Staff Writer The Kellogg Library's second floor offers more resources than students might be aware of. Immediately to the right of the ground floor entrance, the Media Library contains a wide variety of films and programming, including 16 multimedia editing stations, two sections of which, according to Suzanne Rios, Library Assistant in the Media Library, are more "beefed up," than the others. These have DVD and VHS editing capabilities, including programs to transfer video f rom different sized tapes on to a VHS or DVD. The most underutilized portions of the Media Library, according to Rios, are the CD and DVD recorders, along with the dual VCRs. Students can feel free to go into the media library to transfer music from a cassette tape to a CD, a movie from a VHS to a DVD, or transfer video from one VHS to another. All of the stations are set up with a program, created by an alumnus of CSUSM, which will walk users through each of . the editing options, step by step. There is also additional help provided by the Systems Staff from 8am to 5pm for more in-depth assistance. While those interested in taking a piece of the Media Library home with them are likely to favor DVDs, Rios states that, "I p ersonally d on't like h aving DVDs here; they just don't withstand the use and abuse of people using them." The Media Library began its collection of DVDs about three years ago, and since then has had to replace many of them due to damage. They are now ordering most everything in DVD form, yet, "It is going to take a while," says Rios. Some might havQ confused the Media Library with the other underutilized service directly across from it. Chris Thaeler, a knowledgeable student working at the Student Technology Help Desk, was more than willing to clarify what sets it apart. "Basically, the Help Desk services all of the students on campus whenever they have computer problems." Recently, this included some confusion regarding with many students' Computer Competency Requirements (CCR). word processing skills, spreadsheets skills, internet skills, and ethics and viruses knowledge. (General Knowledge is no longer being given.) This requirement must be fulfilled b y the end of the student's second semester of attendance at CSUSM. A fter the second semester, if the CCR has not been fulfilled, a registration hold will be placed, preventing any further registration activity..." As for why some students who met the requirement recently M a r y A tkins, w h o o perates a s f ound CSUSM's Scheduling & Software Coordinator as well as its Computer Competency Requirement Coordinator, clarified the matter with the Pride via email. "The purpose of the Computer Competency Requirement is to ensure that students are competent in the basics of computer use early in their studies. These four basic competencies include: again, Ms. Atkins explains. "A short while ago, we changed the BANNER page to reflect the fact that the General Knowledge section of the CCR was no longer being given. "On Thursday, April 13, 2006, the System Development people corrected the Advising Transcript so that it also reflected this fact. For a short while, the Advising Transcript was showing that students still needed to take this section when they, in fact, did not. This discrepancy reflected the process of getting all "scripts' Corrections and Clarifications: Volume XV Issue No. 13: Headline on Page 1 should have read Recycling Wins. Volume XV Issue No. 13: Page 5 mispelling ofRatrena Robinson themselves n eeding it which point to the CCR BANNER page to be reading it correctly. No student was suddenly in a nonfulfilled state, it only appeared that they were. The problem was fixed last week." Students still uncertain about their CCR can check their status through 'Smart Web' and can read a description of the program at www.csusm.edu/iits/ccr. 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"Chad and Ana Liza came and talked to me about it. I thought it was a great idea. I respect Ana Liza and Chad," said Dr. Ruiz, "It's a great opportunity to educate students." For those unfamiliar with VOX, or the contributions of Planned Parenthood, Cos"We need all the support we can get," tales defines the group as a student organisaid Ana Liza P. Soriano, at the close of the zation that functions as "an answer to the first ever VOX meeting at CSUSM. Coanti-choice movement" adding that "it's not founders Soriano and Chad Costales, both just for women". senior Human Development majors, introduced VOX (voices for Planned ParentTheif official objectives are listed as: Suphood) to the campus on April 19th, as a new port, Educate, Organize and Mobilize. "We student organization. want to educate our peers on campus about sexual health," Soriano informed attendees. In addition to free pizza, many attendees, She explained that, "anti-choice organizalike junior Tara Miller, were looking "to get tions spend millions of dollars on campuses more information." each year to limit access to reproductive "I came to offer support," said senior, information and care." Tayari Shorter. Despite the efforts of people like Soriano, many people still have a misconstrued idea of what it means to be "pro-choice." "If you believe abortion is wrong for you, lU f fi B H Ml V I •iv n n i ::: but respect the right of another to choose, you are pro-choice," explained Soriano. JFSQLARIUMS Attendant prospective student, Ross * SUPER C E N ; ^ LA • I g B B B U f l f f l B , Sanders, took a moment to ask the group «Smprì Tan Certified ' i^Xo?.; I i ^. Stìpiye anti-agìng Mystic SolutionTanning Beds o r MYSTIC Tanj what they would say to those opposing » Our MysÜeis not sticky & odor-free!uy one @ reg. price- get one FREE! 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We can see what's in the media, we should be able to educate ourselves about having safe sex . .. about the truth, medically accurate facts." VOX will soon be recognized as a student organization and will have a recognition kick-off party, possibly during finals week. "Alumni, faculty, staff, and students are f ree to attend all of our meetings and events," announced Soriano. The first meeting was already highly informative. Attendees learned that, among other things Costales explained as contrary to popular belief, "abortion accounts for only 8% of services offered by Planned Parenthood." Soriano informed attendees that many in the media "portray emergency contraceptive pills (ECP) and abortion pills as the same thing , and they're not; ECP prevents pregnancy in an emergency, while an abortion pill (works) within the first few weeks of pregnancy." There is much more to learn from Costales, Soriano and VOX as a whole, and those interested can contact aps8179@ hotmail.com or thechad5150 @hotmail.com. A + S UBS P reschool s ubstitutes, a ids, a nd t eachers. A ll a reas, f ull t ime f lexible p art t ime h ours $8.00- $9.75 h ourly Call J acki 8 58-565-2144 �Jock Talk With Josh: NBA Playoffs the Memphis Grizzlies because the Mavericks actually play defense to go along with a strong offense led by the only man who A l t h o u g h is more popular in Germany than this isn't going David Hasselhoff, in Dirk Nowitto be read until zki. Tuesday .April I think the Los Angeles Lakers 25 with most will provide the upset of the playof the NBA offs when they beat the Phoenix playoff series Suns. Phil Jackson, the Lakers already into game two, remember coach, has never lost a first round that I am writing this on Thursday playoff series and the L.A. Kobe's April 20 before the playoffs even are playing their best basketball start. of the season right now with the On October 25,20051 predicted sudden resurgence of Kwame a Miami Heat versus San Antonio Brown, the awakening of Lamar Spurs championship. Now that the Odom and they have that guy match-ups have been established I named Bryant. will go through them to see if my The other L.A. team will proprediction comes through. vide another upset when they beat The Spurs will have no problem the Denver Nuggets. The Clippers getting by the Sacramento Kings have a beast in Elton Brand who in the first round. The Kings kind has been waiting for this opporof remind me of George W. on tunity since he joined the NBA. 9/11. The NBA has told the Kings Sam Cassell has two rings with that they have to play the Spurs the Houston Rockets and knows and I don't think they know what how to get things done during this to do. They just can't wait until this time of the year. Not to mention, term.. .1 mean season.. .is over. the Nuggets seem to always play The Dallas Mavericks will beat their worst ball in the playoffs. BY JOSH SANDOVAL Special to The Pride In the second round of the West playoffs the Spurs will beat the Mavericks because the Spurs have much better guard play than the Mavericks and the Mavs won't be able to compete with Emmanuel Ginobli and Tony Parker. An all L.A. match-up here is going to be interesting. I think it would be a sign of the Apocalypse if the Clippers were to beat the Lakers in the playoffs so we can't have that happen. The Lakers will beat the Clippers, because the Lakers have the best player in the NBA, Kobe. In the Western Conference Finals the Spurs will sweep the Lakers. Kobe can't go 5-on-l, in basketball that is. The Lakers did beat the Spurs one time in the regular season but the Spurs are just too good and will await the Eastern Conference winner. In the Eastern first round playoffs the Detroit Pistons could send half their team to take on the Milwaukee Bucks and still sweep them with a double digit victory in each game. The NBA wants the Cleveland Cavaliers to beat the Washington Wizards because their golden goose for marketing, LeBron James, is a big draw for T.V. ratings, but I think the Wizards will take the series. The Wiz took three-of-four in the regular season and the trifecta of Gilbert Arenas, Antawn Jamison and Caron Butler is much better than any combo on the Cavs. I think the Chicago Bulls will take the Miami Heat to six games in the first round, but the Heat has too much talent to lose in the first round. The Bulls barely made the playoffs and for some reason they have many of the experts choosing them for the upset. There is no way I am picking against Batman (Shaq) and Robin (Wade) because Michael Jeffrey Jordan certainly isn't walking onto that court for the Bulls. The New Jersey Nets have been en fuego lately and the Indiana Pacers have been beat up this whole season. The Pacers haven't had an opportunity to get into a flow because one key person has always been out, whereas the Nets have been healthy all season and it will show in this match-up. In the second round of the East playoffs the Pistons will take down the Wiz without even breaking a sweat. The Wizards couldn't even win if they were actual wizards and used magic. The Nets will beat the Heat, because like I said before regarding the Pacers, the same applies to the Heat, thus ending my prediction. The Nets attack the hoop on . nearly every possession so look for Shaq to be in constant foul trouble and that will be the determining factor in the series. The Pistons will cut the Nets down in the East. Great defense always beats great offense and the Nets really don't play defense at all whereas the Pistons do both exceptionally well. In the NBA Finals there will be a rematch. I .think it will go seven games again and the Pistons will take game seven this time around with Chauncey Billups winning his second Finals MVP award. Comments can be sent to Sando026@csusm.edu. U FC R eality C heck: Sylvia K O's A ndovsky i n O ne BY MICHELLE HEROLD Pride Staff Writer Weight (185 lbs) fight, but underdog Grif- nia debut of The Octagon, and with 18,000 fin surprised his detractors when he made a fans in attendance it was the largest yenue fight of it. "I'm an underdog fighter," Grif- the UFC had ever seen. The next fight will In a display that demonstrates why the fin said before the fight, "I need people to be at Staples Center on May 27, between Ultimate Fighting Championship can be so come out and hit me and push me a bit." jSjjgia ^gdaiBfe^dM tt^^Ja^g^ggrcy tnofight, when he knocked out reigning-champion i o r P o r r e s t G r i f f i n " h e Arlovski in less tfia®two and a haff mift- and showed it in the n ^ro&hd when this utes with a big right ijand in the UFC Main former middle weight champion of three years came out n BUY I MYSTIC Lee Tans * and took Griffin, FAN GET 1 FREE I O a former Ohio police officer, to the canvas against G o for â CUM od H S S csusN student and faculty! the Octagon fence and pounded him with downward elbow strikes to the face and head for the better part of the round. the current Welterweight Champion, Matt Hughes and the legend Royce Gracie, the very first welterweight of the Octagon. The fight promises to be phenomenal. FREE FIVE 39Days! FIVE Photo courtesy ofufc.com In the second Unliminted Level 11 MYSTIC TANS or I Premium Beds ULTRA TANS i G o lor ail CUM od SS student and faculty! r ound, G rif- fin came back with a stunEvent, last Saturday night at ning recovery when he attacked Ortiz at the the Anaheim Pond. Billed as UFC 59: Reality check, the sound of the bell and never let up the whole heavyweight title fight was set forfivefive- round. He fought Ortiz toe to toe for the minute rounds, but no one thought it would second round, punching and moving, foilgo the distance in this rematch. The first ing the repeated attempts of Ortiz to take fight in February 2005 lasted less than a himJ>ack down. "The more he's hurt, the minute when Arlovski took the title from better he fights," Stephan Bonner, Griffin's Sylvia, j p d this fight lasted less than a former (defeated) opponent said as Griffin round as w e l t w ^ e n ^Andovsky got a little took the fight to Ortiz. Griffin made Ortizfighton his feet nearly too r eck^s andSucew his 236 lbs behind a through the entire third round, until Ortiz right h a ^ ^ o l h e f g ^ knocking Tim Sylvia finally took Griffin down for some more to the c anv^^eSTy jmconscious. W ithiírsectínd^ however, Sylvia rico- ground and pound, but Griffin defended cheted bacT1o-hir«feet and kept punch- much better than in the first round, and inga littia wildly until his left grazed past although Ortiz was declared the winner, it Arlovskt% head, and thén he used the wild was a very close split decision, with Ortiz punch to hook Arlovski back toward him avoiding a tie by a single point. Although Griffin yelled for two more and right into a straight rightjpunch toArlorounds, the UFC maximum usually vski's chin. Arlovski crashed to the canvas and Sylvia dived after him, punching him reserved for a title match, he said afterrepeatedly with vicious right punches to ward that Sylvia "won it fair and square" Arlovski's head until referee Herb Dean going on to say, "No matter who you put in pulled Sylvia off and declared him the against me . .. I'll make it a fight." In other notable matches, the bull-like winner by a knockout. Monson took veteran Cruz in a three round "The only thing wrong with having a belt is I'm no longer the underdog," an elated by decision, and Sean Sherk beat Nick Diaz Tim Sylvia said after the fight. He also unanimously. Nonetheless, it looks like claimed some "unfinished business" with Sherk will have to learn to put some more big Frank Mir in a clear bid for another power behind his blows; Nick Diaz fought an almost entirely defensivefight,but went match against the big fighter. the distance and only lost by one point per * In the return of Tito Ortiz against Forrest griffin, the veteran Ortiz was expected round. UFC 59: Reality Check was the Califorto defeat Griffin handily in this Middle È ft ti ¿mHm xiUÁl ^fM f úSi^íliiS. FtVeLeVClsofTanmng g P P S j MysticUVFreeSpray-on Tanning ,./ rC Open 7 D ays:... .. • «•••I Mo«tey-lTÍday6am-9pm »Satuitiay&SuiKlay7ara-8piTi G o foral! CUM od SS student andfaoiöy! �Response to letter to letter to the the Editor: Editor: Cheyenne, I read your letter to the editor in "The Pride". I just wanted to point out to you that in your letter you wrote that there is an, 'importance for such an event' (the gay wedding). Cheyenne, this is a false statement. ASI is promoting something that is illegal in our country and I don't see importance in this. Weekly I see protests, conventions, and parades on campus that are promoting rights and issues that many people on campus are tired of. I plead that ASI and the LBGTA stop pushing these issues in students lives. Forcing these issues down our. throats is actually impeding on our rights. Many people do not wish to see a transgender fashion show or gay wedding, and i think it is wrong to promote something that is completely anti-America. I am not looking for a fight and i can tell you that i really am not a hateful person, i am just doing my duty to our community and asking in a respectful way to stop such behavior. Hopefully we can make some headway to more important topics \o promote on our campus at Cal State San Marcos University. If you need ideas, i qan think of plenty and i would be willing to help. Thanks for reading, Phil Hoffman. E g g D onors N eeded I mmediately H elp M ake D reams C ome True a nd E arn $5,000 a nd U p I recently saw an article in the newest edition of the pride that slandered Catholics and Christians. It upsets me that the pride thinks everyone should love and support the LGBTA club when people from LGBTA (in this case, Jay Franklin) ridicule and slander members of our society. It is becoming obvious to many students that i have discussed this with that LGBTA does not practice the 'tolerance' that they pretend to live by and hide behind. I know of many people that were deeply offended by this article and I, as a student, suggest that Jay Franklin make an apology to the Christians and Catholic Christians Letter t o t he Editor: Immigrant Rights We're ALL Immigrants-Rally for Immigrants Rights. Hi, my name is Karen Perez and i that he offended in the next issue. He may feel am a junior at CSUSM. Now, i ask you, hurt by those loved are you aware of the HR4437? Did you ones in his past that know that this bill makes illegal people wronged him, which we criminals? It deems certain people viomust understand, but it lent, and it reinforces the images that still does not make it we see in the media. But this needs right for him to slander to stop! We, the" students in CSUSM Christians and insinu- have decided to make a rally against ate that all Christians this injustice. We ask you to spread the and Catholic Christians word and participate. The rally will take act in such a hateful place in the Library Plaza on Thursday, behavior. Please make the 27th of April from 10 am - 1: 00 pm. an effort to solve this We need your support. Bring a white tproblem, for the articles shirt and if time permits, paint a black being printed should cross on the back, it will represent the not harvest resentment deaths of illegal immigrants who have how they have recently lost their lives trying to cross the Mexibeen doing. Everyone can/Canadian border for the American must be heard, and this dream that unfortunately only remains a should not go unno- dream. Remember, an opportunity is all ticed. we ask, but an injustice is what we are Thank you, Phil Hoffman. receiving. Let's demand a change!! SPREAD THE WORD!!! -Karen Perez I MPRESS Y O U R F R I E N D S A N D FAMILY! C O M E W O R K F O R T H E P RIDE ^^^Sraoitfcry^WConceptions Please visit our Web site at www.extraconceptions.com or , 670-1837 for more details WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS SUMMER? T he P erfect S ummer J ob! The Magdalena Ecke Family YMCA is now hiring Camp leaders f or S ports, Traditional, Specialty & Aquatic Camps $ 7.75 - $ 8.50 p er hour Monday - Friday, 7 :30 AM - 3 :45 PM Must e njoy and have e xperience working with children. CPR and F irst Aid c ertifications required b efore camp s tarts. 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Fox Television Stations Group, creation of this conglomerate network is not finalized having purchased many UPN affiliates in 2002, has as of yet, the network is projected to be up and run- announced that stations in Los Angeles, Chicago, ning this September. CW's lineup will be a mix of New York, Minneapolis, Orlando, and Phoenix will primetime shows from both the WB and UPN fea- not be affiliated with the new CW network. Instead, turing America's Next Top Model, Everybody Hates these stations will carry a new Fox programming Chris, and Veronica Mars coexisting alongside shows service called My Network TV, set to open when such as Beauty and the Geek and Smallville. the CW makes its debut this fall. CBS Corporation CEO Along with the selective Leslie Moonves explained affiliates battle, CW executives to the press upon the CW's must also decide what business announcement that the goal plan to adopt in securing distriof the network is to target a bution through affiliates. 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(7B0)-740-2595 © Escondido Hablamos Españo ËI Norte Pkwy tH �8 i Ai Tuesday, April 25, 2006 Ü &C J-^ E THE PRIDE Ï Î Ï K ' S 'HOT DEAD' BY RACHEL CARIE WANN Pride Staff Writer She's been out of the spotlight for quite some time, three years in fact, following the release of her third in a string of relatively successful albums in 2003. But where's the rebel pop princess been this whole time? Well, she got married for one thing, to Motocross hot shot, Carey Hart. And she spent time putting a lot of thought into her next projects. The effort paid off as Pink is back. In fact, she's back in a big way, and she's anything but dead, as her newly released record clearly insists. As her aggressive album cover depicts, on "I'm Not Dead" no one is safe f rom being called out in one way or another through Pink's fierce lyrics. Coming out swinging, Pink is addressing more controversial issues than ever before in her edgy blend of expletive-filled, rockinfused pop. Pink uses "I'm Not Dead" as her platform to speak out against everything from bulimia to current events. On "Stupid Girls," the album's first single, Pink attacks the abundance of disgusting celebrity qualities that are keeping the masses infatuated. Along with the track comes a highly satirical video that badly mocks the likes of a Daisy Duke-wearing, suds-up, General Lee-washing Jessica Simpson, skinny doggy-toting, oversized glasses wearing Nicole Richie, and of course, the infamous sidekick addicted poor driver, Lindsay Lohan. On the reminiscent "Conversations with My 13 Year Old Self," and "Runaway," Pink struggles with her remaining innerteenager. She also attacks a prominent politician and his agenda on "Dear Mr. President." Bringing an acoustic guitar driven sound into the mix on "The One That Got Away," Pink adds some musical diversity to the record, as she does with the R&B flavored take on the concept of insane materialism in the aptly named "I Got Money Now." Pink chooses on this record to collaborate with some unexpected artists. While she could have her pick of celebrity rappers Photo courtesy of La Face Records and singers across the board, Pink chooses instead to work with the Indigo Girls and her very own father on the hidden track, "I Have Seen the Rain." Whatever she chooses to sing about, essentially doing whatever she wants, on this new record Pink proves' that she's alive and well. American Nightmarez BY DUSTIN FRANKS Pride Staff Writer The movie American Dreamz had potential in taking a direct stab at American pop culture, its current presidential office, terrorism, and the glue binding it all together: American Idol. The plot was clever enough to lure a packed audience into the matinee on Friday, but when I left the theater I felt more unscathed than when I walked in two hours earlier. The movie careens through several subplots, revolving around the show "American Dreamz," a near direct take-off of American Idol. It eventually brings all the contestants together in a predictable ending to the grand finale of the show. Mandy Moore plays a comically heartless young singer, willing to do anything to win the game show, while going up against a fellow featured Arab contestant and "American D reamz" sensation, Omer (Golzari), who is coincidentally a terrorist sleeper cell set out to kill the President, who happens to be guest hosting the show in an attempt to boost his popularity ratings. Hugh Grant plays the egotistical movie version of Simon Cowell and a lmost the Photo courtesy Universal Studios Kemem6ering Lisa / BY RACHEL CARIE WANN Pride Staff Writer This week, the music world and TLC fans everywhere will remember the life of Lisa " Left Eye" Lopes, which was tragically cut short four years ago on April 25, 2002. Known to most of the world as a member of the widely successful Hip-Hop R&B trio, TLC, Lopes stood out among the remaining members as the most outspoken and controversial of the group and l eft the world to remember both her talent, adding flavor and originality to TLC with her raps and spunky stage presence, and the public drama that infiltrated her life. v Born in Philly on May 27,1971, Lopes joined TLC at the age of 20 in the early nineties in Atlanta, Georgia with Tionne "TBoz" Watkins and Rozonda "Chilli" Thomas. The flashy clothing worn by the girls that featured a staple wardrobe of baggy pants and condoms as accessories garnered TLC almost as much as attention as their in-your-face songs which quickly escalated the singer's/rapper's career to extreme heights as the girl group took a stand in their music speaking out against prevalent issues such as AIDS and safe-sex and youth crime. TLC went on to produce top-ten hit-filled records beginning with "Ooooooohhh... On the TLC Tip," the infamous "CrazySexyCool" which included such giant hits as "Creep" and "Waterfalls" and "Fan Mail" which featured the radio-friendly hits, "No Scrubs" and "Unpretty." Aside f rom her musical accolades, Lopes garnered as much, if not more, press Photos courtesy of La Face Records r * ,, ~ ii ; ., for her baby-faced bad-girl together of Cowell's notoriously cold demeanor and arrogance. The movie takes a very uncreative and unenthused stab at the current White House office, with Dennis Quaid playing President Staton. The dim, light-hearted President, already in the midst of a nervous breakdown, is torn between his political guidance and his newfound interest in public opinion. Dafoe plays the overbearing chief of staff and puppeteers the Commander in Chief via an earpiece throughout the movie, scripting every line and sedating the President reputation in the music world and the tabloid headlines of her constant antics and exploits, such as her tumultuous relationship with her then-boyfriend, NFL star Andre Rison, whose mansion she famously set fire to in 1994. Lopes pleaded guilty to arson and accepted five years of probation and a hefty, but this wasn't the last time the ladies of TLC found themselves in controversy. Lopes, along with her band mates, fought publicly with their manager, singer Pebbles, and again with her record label Pebbetone prior to the release of her much-anticipated solo-record, "Supernova." They also endured filing for bankruptcy and dealing with substance abuse and chronic diseases in the eye of the ever critical media. The band was in the middle of recording a new album in 2002 when tragedy struck. Sadly, Lopes's life was cut short by her untimely sudden death. While vacationing in La Cieba, Honduras, Lopes was volunteering at a holistic healing center and a children's institute, when Lopes and her party of eight that included her brother and sister, were involved in a car crash that proved to be fatal for Lopes M e r she sustained a blow to the head. While moderately f unny, and while die-hard f ans of American Idol will find its take of the shows previous contestants fairly amusing, I felt the movie never went where it had the potential to go. American Dreamz stomps on the pedal and then lets off the gas, toying with the notion of taking a stance on what's currently warped with American society. The political statement I felt it was trying to make was mild at best and never reached the mark it seemed set for. This one is best saved for a rental. Lopes was the driver and the only fatality out of the eight tourists. Shortly after Lopes's death, Lopes's band mates called in to the MTV show TRL to express their deepest sorrows stating that "Lisa had one of the biggest hearts of anybody we've ever known. She did charity work with kids for the lupus disease. She adopted a little girl named Snow.... Lisa could do anything s hrput her miiid to." Lopes's impact on* those she encountered and workeffWith was evident in a statement from Antonio "L A." Reidj4 CEO and p resident of Arista^Records", the label which T LC *called home for over 10 years. "No words can possibly express the sorrow and sadness I feel for this most devastating loss", Reid said in a statement following Lopes's death. He went on to say that "Lisa was not only a gifted and talented musical inspiration, but more importantly, she was like a daughter to me. My thoughts and prayers are with Lisa's family and friends. Her legacy will be remembered forever." Lisa " Left Eye" Lopes was laid to rest in Lithonia, Georgia on May 3, 2002. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 graduation immigration LGBT music piracy spring 2006 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/d35c247ec5c2f4404c06480ad8dfceda.pdf b819c33bb4a084f2a40af63c19c412ec PDF Text Text C ALIFORNIA STATE U NIVERSITY S A N M A R C O S www.csusm.edu/pride VOL. XV NO. 11 TUESDAY, APRIL 4, 2006 Springtime Wedding Event Ceremony emphasizes equal rights BY CHRISTINE VAUGHAN Pride Staff Writer Five mock couples participated in a Spring Wedding Ceremony to emphasize and promote inclusiveness and marriage equality for samesex partners on Monday, April 3. The demonstration, which was jointly coordinated by six student organizations, including LGBTA, ASI, PAN, Triota, the Women's Studies Student Association, and Amnesty International, received some resistance from the College Republican club, but was otherwise well-attended and supported. "It's the same commitment in marriage, same-sex or not," said Rev. Ned White, who performed the mock ceremony. "We want to show in reference that love equals love, equals love, and that in essence, it's all the same thing," said Cheyenne Barr, director of Women's Issues. To express marriage equality, the mock ceremony featured one heterosexual WEDDING, SEE page 3 The union of students Albert Genegaling and Omar Yanez was met with applause Photo by Patrick B. Long / The Pride Behind every greet men, Congressional forum Raising is e greet women highlights key topics voices Award honors individuals who contribute to gender awareness have contributed their time, effort and energy to increase awareness and understanding regarding The Women's Center of Cal gender and sexuality at Cal State State San Marcos will host its San Marcos and within the surFirst Women of Distinction Rec- rounding community. ognition on Friday, May 12, from "We don't have anything like noon to 2 p.m. during the Wom- this on campus, where we speen's Studies Commencement Cel- cifically recognize women and ebration in the Clarke Field House. men who advocate for gender and The Women of Distinction Recog- sexuality issues," said Didi Lund, nition will acknowledge campus coordinator for the ASI Women's individuals, male or female, who RECOGNITION, SEE page 2 BY JENNY NGUYEN Pride Staff Writer 4th Annuel Internetionel Feir to celebrete diversity BY LORA PAINTER Pride Staff Writer The Fourth Annual International Fair, organized by the University Global Affairs Committee, will feature many student organizations and international clubs promoting and celebrating cultural diversity on campus. The four-hour fair will take place on Thursday, April 6, from 11:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the University Plaza. "Our campus has a wonderful group of international students here with us each year," said Danielle McMartin, international student advisor. "We celebrate their cultures with this International Fair." Students and guests will have the opportunity to sample free international food, enjoy international performances and demonstrations, and learn about a variety of cultures. Students and staff are welcome to taste international foods, such as a German bratwurst, Japanese udon noodles, an Italian pasta salad, Chinese orange chicken and Native American fry bread. Feature performances and demonstrations include a ballet folklorico, salsa dance, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and an Irish dance performance. The large-scale event is made possible with the assistance of many campus student organiza- Campus Reading Series See News PAGE 2 BY CHRISTINE VAUGHAN Pride Staff Writer The first 50th Congressional Debate attracted a full house as voters listened to 14 candidates address key national and local priorities on Thursday, March 23, courtesy of the Cal State San Marcos Alumni Association. "The Alumni Association wanted to host this event as a service to the voters of the 50th District," said Jack Burke, director of government affairs for the Cal State San Marcos Alumni Association. "We believe that the voters should have the opportunity to hear the candidate's views, and the candidates have the opportunity to discuss their views and share their views with you, the voter." FAIR, SEE page 3 The forum highlighted five congressional priorities, including immigration policy, military involvement in Iraq, an ethics reform in Congress, relocation of Lindbergh Field airport to Miramar, and the issue of raising the ceiling of the national debt. Moderated by Kent Davy, editor of the North County Times newspaper, the extensive 14 candidate participation limited the potential for a thorough debate-style format. Due to the vast number of candidates, the event featured a more forumstyle format, with many speakers scrambling to adhere to the strict 90 minute response time per question. Overall, each candidate was given an allotment of ten and a half minutes, including opening See Features PAGE 5 "In Your Face!" makes a loud statement BY ANDREW RUISENOR Pride Staff Writer Twenty-five female speakers participated in the "In Your Face!" demonstration on Tuesday, March 2,lto raise their voices on issues of rape and violence against women through orating victim testimonials. The fourth annual "In Your DEBATE, SEE page 3 Face Event" demonstration, organized and sponsored by Triota, the Women's Studies Honor Society, along with Women Studies Student Association and Amnesty International, served to bring light to issues of violence against women. The four-hour oration in the Library Plaza showed women of different ages, ethnicities and social backgrounds coming together to unite in the awareness of violence and recognize the women themselves. The female student participants stood in front of a podium, Photo by Christine Vaughan / The Pride Smoking On Campus against violence Women's Golf See Sports PAGE 7 IN YOUR FACE, SEE page 4 Vfor Vendetta' movie review See A & E PAGE 12 �Editorial Staff Editor in Chief Patrick B. Long Managing Editor Matthew Schramm Business Manager Jason Encabo Layout Editor Photo Editor David Galley News Editor Christine Vaughan Features Editor Zachary J . Simon A&E Editor Antoinette Johnson Advisor Cindy Hanson Staff Writers Summer Connery Dustin Franks Alexander Garin Natasha Heckenaorn Michelle Herold Amanda Keeley Jennifer Kellogg Lisa Landers Lora Painter Rachell Reyes Karin Reyes Katrena Robinson Katie Rowe Andrew Ruiseno Piyamas Sablan Jon Thompson Jenny Nguyen Rachel Carrie Wann Kayonni Williams Erin Young N ew campus reading series hopes t o build a c ommunity o f writers BY RACHELL REYES Pride Staff Writer working on a creative non-fiction collection in honor of her deceased brother, Christopher Sellers. The Community and World Lit"I look forward to seeing my erary Series Reading will be pre- mentors, my peers, my former senting poetry readings featuring students, and to hearing the work Sherre Myers and K. Lorraine of another talented writer," said Graham on Thursday, April 6. Myers. The event will be hosted by Graham, on the other hand, is Assistant Professor in Literature new to San Diego. She recently and Writing, Mark Wallace. moved from Washington D.C. and "Students who like reading can this will be the first time she has see what's going on in the world ever had a reading on the west of contemporary literature," said coast. Wallace. "Most importantly, I "CSUSM is clearly growing think both these writers have a lot very rapidly," mentioned Graham. of interesting things to tell any- "I'm interested to see how the body who's interested in what's university and the literature and going on in the world around writing department develop over them." time." According to Wallace, the readEach writer will have approximately 20-25 minutes to read ing did not spark from any special occasion, but rather, highly their work. Myers, a former CSUSM stu- focused on the interest of people dent and professor, is currently in writing and reading. RECOGNITION,frompage 1 All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. j Center. Lund explains that the Student Life & Leadership's Multicultural Program will hold a similar recognition ceremony on April 27, called the All People's Recognition Ceremony. The All People's Ceremony will be recognizing those who have advanced dialogue, community, and diversity on campus. The two may seem very simiLetters to the editors lar, but are unique. This is the first should include an address, time that CSUSM's ASI Women's telephone number, e-mail Center is able to acknowledge and identification. Letters those individuals that deserved may be edited for g rammar to be recognized because this semester is when the Women's and length. Letters should! Center came to be in existence, be under 300 words and sub- with its grand opening scheduled mitted via electronic mail for April 4. The Women's Center to pride@csusm.edu, rather is also recognizing those in the than to the individual editors. specific area of gender and sexuIt is the policy of The Pride not ality. to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of! commercial enterprises or ven-j tures. The Pride reserves the! right to reject any advertising, j The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride Cai State San Marcos 333 N Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax; (760) 750-3345 E-mail: pride@csnsm.edu http://www.csusm.edu/pride Ad e-mail: Pricb ads@csusm.edu L Anyone can be nominated for recognition: male, female, staff, students, and faculty. "If you nominate someone, he or she will be recognized. No one is better than the other. There is no top nominee," said Lund. There is no panel of judges deciding who wins what because "every person nominated has touched at least/one person's life and deserves to be honored," said Cheyenne Barr, coordinator of Women's HER-story month and co-founder of the ASI Women's Center. Nomination forms are available in the ASI Women's Center, (located in Commons 201), ASI Front Office (Commons 207), Student Life & Leadership Multicultural Programs (Craven Hall 4110). The nomination forms are also available to be printed out online at www.csusm.edu/sll/ nominatinoform.pdf. "Students from all areas of the campus are welcome; you don't have to be a literature student to attend. In fact, a lot of the most interesting writers I know were never formally literature students," said Wallace. While Myers had a rewarding writing experience at CSUSM, Graham had a different college experience. Graham did not major in creative writing or literature. Just as Wallace had mentioned about writers that were not formal literature students, Graham developed her writing from critical and analytical writing. "Anything that I write is based on my desire to understand the world and investigate unfamiliar or difficult experiences, feelings and ideas," said Graham. Wallace encourages students who are writers or are thinking about becoming writers to attend the event and learn from these two talented readers. "I think that literary readings are always important because they make clear that artistic possibilities for writers in America are alive and well, even if no one on TV would ever tell you so," said Wallace. Wallace has been hosting readings for over a dozen years now. He is currently developing the Community and World Literary Series and this poetry event will be thefirstof many events for the program. He also hopes to build a community of writers on the campus. "The poetry is going to be more interesting than anything I have to say about it," said Wallace. The event is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. in the Clarke's Grand Salon. Students who are interested in getting involved with the Women's Center should pick up an application to apply for one of the four job openings at the Women's Center. Applications are due Friday, April 7, and can be found in Commons 207. Both Lund and Barr could name several dozen people to each nominate for recognition. To name a few, Alina Sheikh, Lori Walkington, and Lissa Lim are some of the volunteers in the Women's Center who came highly recommended by Lund and Barr. They are not part of ASI and do not get paid or receive any type of credit for their involvement, making them eligible for the award. "They have all hit the ground running," said Barr. "They have not had any formal training or background in campus leadership, and yet have become dedicated, passionate advocates." "They are quick blossoming flowers," said Lund. "They have gotten involved and have bloomed instantly." For Lissa Lim, her passion for Women Studies started with her boyfriend. "He took Women Studies 101 and would always talk about the issues they discuss in class." This sparked Lim's interest enough to take the course herself. The class exposed her to issues she felt so strongly about that she had to get involved and do something to make a difference. Those nominated will receive a certificate of recognition at the Women's Studies Commencement Celebration. Because this is the first year of doing this, Barr anticipates that it can only get better. Barr explained, "In just one year, we've got the Women's Center. Imagine what it's going to be like next year!" i Scholarship Opportunity: Tuture Teacher Summer Institute ^ H i u b B&GriUefl hmmhwI^hH W ^ ^ I ^ I ^ É ^ M p P ^ Cou- The College of Education is pleased to announce it is accepting applications from interested undergraduates who wish to participate in the Future Teacher Summer Institute. The Future Teacher Summer Institute at is a six week summer program that provides up to six course units (EDUC 350 and EDUC 364) and afieldtrip to the Museum of Science and Industry, Los Angeles. . :V fc is ipsn m Qates amflmesJune 5-Jufy 7,2006 Monday, Tuesday, 'Wednesday, Thursday, andFriday 4:0mtto7:45<M csvmomp** •> The Future Teacher Summer Institute provides at least $900 in fellowship to each participant toward the cost of tuition ($951). Books will be provided to participants. • 3 university credits per class are granted for EDUC 350 and 364. You may choose to take one or both courses. These two courses arc pre-requites to CSUSM's Teacher Credential Program. • Applications are due by Friday, May 5,2006 by 4:00 PM. They can be turned m to Linda Fuchs, X4300, Cai State San Marcos, College of Education, University Hall. Letters of acceptance will be mailed from CSUSM on May 8,2005. Questions about the program can be directed to Dr. Gilbert Valadez, College of Education, X8514, gvaladez@csusm.edu • All applicants must include with their application a Ietto- of recommendation from someone who can speak to your potential as a teach«-. [ West Coastl pp fnj? Beef S ausage Rolls, Scotch iPÌMP^ Masala and more!! Mòretfian 50 beers in bottles also!! T jr i k k a 2 at. Real Dart Boards, Pool Table, Foosball Table, Digital Juke Box with 100,000 s ongs and E A's " PGA Tour" Golf 760-471 -8773~www.churchillspub.us �NEWS THE PRIDE DEBATE, from page 1 and closing remarks. Fourteen of the 18 candidates vying for former Randy "Duke" Cunningham's congressional seat participated in the event, including Republicans Brian Bilbray, Bill Boyer, Richard Earnest, Bill Hauf, Delecia Holt, Howard Kaloogian, Jeff Newsome, Victor Ramirez, Eric Roach, and . Alan Uke; and Democrat candidates Francine Busby and Chris Young; Independent William Griffith, and Libertarian Paul King. "I am pleased that our Alumni Association has stepped forward to partner with us in the way of providing the forum, and an opportunity for all of us to hear from individuals with an interest in serving us in Congress," said President Karen Haynes. "I want to thank all of you in our audience for coming to listen, to evaluate, and to question how our democracy works. We are all a part of that process this evening." The 50th Congressional District voters will have the opportunity to select the next representative in the April 11 Special Election. The chosen candidate will serve the six months remaining of Cunningham's term, and be required to re-campaign in June. If no candidate wins a majority vote, a runoff election will be postponed for June 6, and coincide with the scheduled primary election date for the next two-year term. Here are some of the highlights representing the candidates on specific views: Immigration Policies "A smart-fence isn't going to fix the issue. I believe in an aggressive Guest Worker Program; our employers need it. I also believe that with the 11 million people that are here, it is impractical to believe that for one minute that they are just going to leave. But I FAIR, from page 1 tions, and through the sponsorship from UGAC, ASI, Co-Curricular Event Award Student Organizations. Such student organizations to be featured include: German Club, International Club, Japan Club, Crux Priority, Kamalayan Alliance, Sigma Iota Epsilon, Chinese Table, SGI/Buddist Club and the ASI Programming Board. "This fair gives our campus an opportunity to learn about and appreciate other cultures and their do believe that they should not be able to cut in line of those entering this country legally and going through the process." - Chris Young (D) "Illegal immigration means something: illegal. It means you've broken the law to come into the country. Imagine someone bursting through your backdoor and demanding the f ull rights of family membership, as opposed to something like adoption, where you make plans for that. On a larger scale, that is the problem we are facing today." William Griffith (I) Military Occupation in Iraq "You cannot accomplish a mission if you don't know what it is. We need to know why we go to war, equip our troops well, and treat them with respect when they return home." - Francine Busby (D) "Let the Iraqis decide for themselves. They are a sovereign nation. That's where it's safest for our troops, and in the long run, it is in the best interest of Iraq." - Bill Boyer (R) "We must win in Iraq. There will always be Muslim terrorists. If we don't fight them in Baghdad, we will be fighting them elsewhere for a long time " - Jeff Newsome (R) "We have no call to be out there policing democracy in other countries. Our constitution is not permission for one 'cowboy' to be out there gallivanting around the world." - William Griffith (I) Airport Relocation to Miramar "The relocation of Lindbergh to Miramar opens the door for this great city to become another Los Angeles, and that's why I moved away from Los Angeles." - Alan Uke "The future is coming whether we want it or not. The military needs to consolidate its resources. traditions," said McMartin on the significance of the International Fair for CSUSM students. "It offers a great opportunity for the student organizations on campus to present their international [aspects]." This year's International Fair is expected to be different from years past because of the increase in student organization participation. More clubs than previous years will be involved in this year's fair, according to the University Global Affairs Commit- E gg D onors N eeded I mmediately H elp M ake D reams C ome T rue a nd E arn $ 5,000 a nd U p At Lindbergh, there's no room to grow. I recommend that we do it now, and relocate to Miramar; - Victor Ramirez (R) "In regards to joint operation, it will not work. It is not in our military's best interest." - Richard Earnest (R) "The issue of safety is very important. We need to look at viable alternatives rather than closing another military base.' - Delecia Holt (R) "When I moved here in 1982, they were talking about where to build a new airport. And 23 years later, we're still talking about where to build a new airport. I say pick a place that everyone will be unhappy with and do it t here."-Paul King(L) Ethics Reform and Integrity in Congress "We pay our congress representatives $150, 000 a year. They can pay for their own vacations and afford their own meals." Alan Uke (R) "We are the people who are going to represent you. No more gifts, no more paid-travel, and no special interests. We need to establish an ethics review board. It's g6tta end, and it's gotta end n ow."-Bill Hauf (R) "You want to hear the truth: It's our fault. As voters, you need to support fiscal responsibility over local interests. But the real question for you the voter is, do you have it in you?" - Bill Boyer "We need to stop special interests in its tracks." - Eric Roach "We need independent contractors who have the guts to be unpopular and to make our politicians accountable." - Victor Ramirez (R) "I've been there and I know how tough it can be. I will give you the representation you've been waiting for, and personally I believe, you've waited way too long." - Brian Bilbray (R) U eddings art "the n w I fi|fjgml Ö jfiÄl5 • Sft^Ö H ¡ ¡¡8IË Ritt Student D ayna G omez, c lub member of the C ollege R epublicans, p rotests the ceremony o n c ampus. Photo by Christine Vaughan / The Pride WEDDING, from page 1 couple, two lesbian couples, and two gay couples. A number of the people involved were allies and supporters for gay marriage and equal rights. Initially, more couples were interested in participating in the mock ceremony, but they were reluctant and weary of the potential hostility of the campus climate. A small handful of eight College Republican club members quietly protested the demonstration. "This is an inappropriate event on a college campus," said Matthew Dobjer, chairman of the tee. There will also be several College Republicans. "Besides, new performances, such as the marriage is defined as the union Tam Tam African drummers, Jap- of a man and a woman. This anese folk singers and an Origami event is non-educational and has fashion show. Farshad Farzad and no place on our campus or any Scott Greenwood will also be college campus." participating in this year's fair as "Why isn't it appropriate?" Masters of Ceremony. questioned Albert Genegaling, Accoridng to UGAC, the event president of the Lesbian, Gay, is typically well attended, averag- Bisexual, Transgender and Ally student organization. "We are ing an estimated 700 people. For more information, please trying to demonstrate and procontact Danielle McMartin at mote that gay and lesbian couples dmcmarti@csusm.edu or visit www. deserve the right to marriage.'* csusm.edu/global-connections. "We are trying to demonstrate and promote that gay and lesbian couples deserve the right to marriage." Albert Genegaling The ceremony was heavily covered by local print and televised media. Mabji Macintosh, a junior psychology student, was not surprised by the overwhelming news coverage, considering the high-profile issues of samdsex marriages in California. "I think the media is going to neutralize the event's message," said Political Science student, Billy Walker. "The media's not going to take it seriously. 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He went on to say that the police must interview everyone at the scene and evaluate the situation. �FEATURES Tuesday, April 4, 2006 t e rD hpiE On Campus: Students celebrate Cesar Cavez BY KATRENA ROBINSON Pride Staff Writer On March 24, the urban indigenous female quartet, Cihuatl Tonali, performed in the Mezzanine Plaza from 1 pm to 1:30 pm in honor of Cesar Chavez day. Having performed on campuses such as UCLA, University of Washington, UC Santa Cruz and Arizona, CSUSM finally got its chance to experience the hype. A small crowd gathered on the stairs to watch the four young L.A. women (Valerie Hernandez, Xela Marias, Patty Rodriguez and Cessy Urbina) present slam poetry-like musical pieces with their own flavor. Combining instruments from different cultures, like the African drum known as the djimbe base, and Mexica (ma-sheek-a) drums and clay flutes, the women produced a savory sound to accompany their melodic voices. Aside from the sweet sound the foursome exerts, their main purpose is to make an activist stance through the music. "We [as human beings] need to stop displacing ourselves [and be able] to communicate. Why not bring everyone together like BSU and MECHA and the other culture clubs out there? We should bring together the different subcultures," Patty Rodriguez and Valerie Hernandez said about some of the important messages brought up in their bilingual pieces. Intrigued by their appearance in the Mezzanine Plaza, CSUSM student Yolie Rios got her first taste of the 'urban indigenous group' (as they refer to themselves). "I'm really into human equality and against racism, and I appreciate how they're not using cuss words to get across their message. These women are more than what I expected them to be, whether we examine their performance or lyrics." Indeed, Cihuatl Tonali tried their best to give a memorable performance. In between musical pieces, Patty Rodriguez dressed in a huipil (a traditional woman's garment, hand embroidered, usually reserved for ceremonial use, and easy to find anywhere in the western hemisphere), to encourage the audience to "remember where your fruit and veggies came from." Originally, the group was scheduled to start at 12:45 pm, but even with the late start and a few technical difficulties, they still recruited a lot of loyal audience members. One interested passerby, Julie Young, sat down and watched the half hour event, doing her best to understand all the lyrics as the "Cihuatl Tonali": Valerie Hernandez, Xela Macias, Patty Rodriguez and C essy Urbina present slam poetry Photo by Katrena Robinson / The Pride women sometimes ¡alternated between English and Spanish. "[They] mostly had good messages about being who you are . .. not conforming to what everyone else in society thinks you should. Everyone should have his or her own culture and be able to get along with those outside of his or her culture." The only complaint Julie had with the group was the term 'white devil' which were in the lyrics to one of their songs and something Julie picked up on. She said that they seemed to be "holding some of the past against us . .. although we're not our ancestors, there might still be hate." Many in the crowd maintained a sense of curiosity, and after the performance was over some audience members approached the group for questions or pictures. A particularly unique element to this group is its capricious for- I N YOUR FACE, from page 1 FAMILY DENTISTRY Dr. Marlene Thompson, D.D.S. 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This number, however, of "every six minutes" is only in relation to the women that report the rape, taking into account that many incidents of rape are unreported. mulation. The next time Cihuatl Tonali performs there may not be the same amount of members, the same faces or the same instruments, all of which are subject to change, even as their message remains political. Currently working on a CD to further exemplify their talents, students who missed the event can check them out at www. myspace.com/cihuatltonali. According to the Women's Resource Center, "many victims feel embarrassed and/or guilty about what happened to them and may be reluctant to tell anyone because they fear they will be blamed for the rape or may not even be believed." One such story was shared by student Sarah Leonard, reading about her personal experience of violence and rape. "You never do get over it," said Leonard. Unfortunately, Leonard's story isn't uncommon. 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The ued, "I suppose if I were to come spaces were chosen to limit smoke here I could walk past most of the from entering buildings or venti- smoke, but the butts littered at all lation shafts. Observing a Califor- the main entrances are displeasing nia state law effective 01/01/04, enough to (make me) reconsider smokers are now required to stay my transfer." 20 feet from all public building One major probentrances, exits, and all operable lem smokers seem windows. Harshest repercussions, to have with the for willful violations, include a designated smokmisdemeanor citation. ing areas is the According to RM&S Direc- massive inconvetor Ragina Frasca, "the desig- nience of the locanated smoking areas were placed tions, many of with assistance from Facility which are found in Services and the Office of Plan- the muddy or dark ning Design and Construction. corners of campus. Attention was paid to both state When asked laws and CSUSM's internal poli- what he thought of cies, in order to mesh the various the current situaguidelines and provide the best tion with the smoklocations for designated smoking ing policy, Michael areas." Bast answered, Brenda Jansen, a Palomar Col- "The new smoklege student looking to transfer ing areas are way BY JON THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer out of bounds for CSUSM. This is a public school and it needs to be accommodating to all of the public." He was rolling a cigarette, standing in the mud at a designated smoking area outside Parking and Transportation Services, inches awayfromthe traffic entering parking lot H. Bast went on to say that, "the lack of ash trays around school entrances, where they used to be, has become a fire waiting to happen. Smokers don't want to litter or flick their butts into the bushes, but we no longer have an option of where to dispose of them. Ms. Frasca mentioned that she will bring up the possibility of putting ashtrays near entrances for the sole purpose of disposal, as well as other possible changes, when the program is reviewed on June 30. She did explain, however, that the problem with putting ashtrays in front of entrances is that it "gives people the impression they can smoke there." When asked about violations and complaints, Frasca said she was expecting a "big backlash from smokers" but that it hasn't happened. She says she has had a "very good relationship" with the Photo by David Gatley / The Pride smokers she has dealt with. As far as non-smoker complaints, she has received, "virtually no written complaints and less than a handful of verbal complaints." When asked if smokers should take more action and file more complaints to change what could seem the first steps toward a complete smoking ban, Frasca said that, "if anything, the campus is heading towards the ambitions of student groups like Cough, who were very instrumental in getting the Chancellor and Presidents offices to actively limit smoking." As a public University with an obligation to facilitate respect between both smokers and nonsmokers, the question remains a matter of how personal freedoms and health regulations will affect the whole. The filing of both violation reports and recommendations to amend or add designated smoking areas may be done in writing through the Risk Management & Safety department. All policies and forms are available online at http://www.csusm.edu/rms/smoking_policy.htm. On Campus: Professional writer lecture BY LORA PAINTER Pride Staff Writer San Diego Union Tribune theater critic Anne Marie Welsh lectured to students and staff on the variety of careers connecting writing with the arts. Topics covered included critiquing performances, conducting interviews and the challenges all writers must face. This event, part of the CSUSM Arts & Lectures series, took place on March 20, at 10 am, in Arts 111. "Part of my job is to encourage theaters to stretch themselves," said Ms. Welsh. While over the years she has met and befriended many people in the arts, she still strives to write accurate and honest critiques. During the lecture, she shared some of her recent articles. Though writing mostly about performances in the San Diego area, her work has also led her to cover events in New York and San Francisco. Her coverage ranges from ballet and musical theater to art exhibits and operas, spotlighting both profes- sional and renowned artists along with high school and college level work. Not only did Ms. Welsh explain the content of each article, she also gave back stories on just what went into assembling them. Apparently, writing quality pieces on artistic performances requires a lot of prep work by the writer. This involves meeting the various people involved in the production. Depending on the event she covers, she could be getting the bulk of her information from the performers or the stage crew. During the lecture, Ms. Welsh informed audience members of some interesting journalistic jargon. Sunday "thumbsuckers" refer to articles that are entertaining, engaging and fun to read. A piece that is "art heavy" means most of the page(s) arefilledwith pictures; It is an article that relies heavily on visual elements. A "decoding" article seeks to inform readers as to why something is a work of art. It is not a review. Rather, it uses a critic's opinion to get readers to think about art in different ways. "[I want to] let the audience know how important art positively impacts the community," says Ms. Welsh about her journalistic responsibility. Hearing her describe in great detail all the efforts devoted to each story, Ms. Welsh's passion for her work was obvious. According to the Women's International Center's website, Ms. Welsh is trained in ballet and modern dance, and holds a PhD in English literature from the University of Rochester. She has taught college courses on poetry, writing and drama and is a visiting lecturer at UCSD. Ms. Welsh has also written for daily newspapers in Washington D.C., Denver and Baltimore. Besides earning various awards, she is also an advocate for women in theater and liberal support for the arts. In regards to this event's significance for CSUSM students, Professor Merryl Goldberg offers some insight. As Chair of the Arts and Lectures Committee, Professor Goldberg was interested in having Ms. Welsh lecture partly because of a recent feature she wrote on arts education. "I think events like this one open up a whole new world of possibilities to students - both in revealing potential careers - and also in giving tremendous insight into arts," said Professor Goldberg. "A wonderful aspect of Arts and Lectures is that it truly brings in folks that otherwise would not be on campus. This is a true benefit for our students." Del Dios Bar & Grill After discussing student feedback with Professor Goldberg, it was evident that the event was a success. She expressed that her students (who attended the event) "really enjoyed her [Ms. Welsh]" and were impressed by the amount of background research put into her reviews, such as the complete reading of plays before the performance. 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Please contact Evelyn at 619615-0227 xl3 or 760-233-9748 xl3 �Varying voices amid the March 18 protest ments about Islam and the number of people killed in the attacks. Only a couple hunThe day began peacefully dred feet behind the enough for a war-protest. In the main gathering, a late morning of Saturday 18, dozen or so sat, but under an empty threat of rain mostly stood, watched clearing into a promise of sunand often took pictures shine, artists, activists, politiwhile they waited cians, and combinations of the three began gathering near the with their own signs. 6th and Laurel corner of Balboa These would eventuPark. These early arrivals busied ally be held out furthemselves with the mechanics of ther up sixth avenue, their canopies, negotiated space, suggesting that 'supand lent extra hands to their port our troops' someneighbors. how countered accusations of an incomOne display included dozens petent or fraudulent Hundreds of protestors march into Balboa Park Photo by Zachary J. Simon / The Pride of body bags, each with indiwar, that 'god bless vidual labels such as 'a little America' answered signs asking the event waiving Palestinian and titude of reasons to protest the boy's idol' or 'collateral damage.' a few Iraqi Flags, chanting ' free- continued occupation, from the 'who would Jesus bomb?' Next to this was a sign citing the Commonly identified as 'pro- free-Palestine' into megaphones. growing death toll, to the faulty more than 177,000 Iraqis killed test warriors,' they included first Their representative, Marwan justifications for invasion. The compared to the approximately time Palomar College student, Arikat, graduate student at crowd dispersed without brawl, 160,000 people living in OceansThomas Stafford, who said that SDSU, said their aim was to pro- riot, or any more inconvenience ide. the motivation behind his three test not only the Iraq occupation, to nearby homes than all the cars Beyond that were represenarea code trek was based on but "all the imperialist presences honking in either approval, defitatives for political parties, preferring "to come down and in the Middle East, whether the ance, or general traffic frustrachurches, independent papers, do something with my day than United States itself or its allies." tion, often so frequently that one and a satirical puppet show. Furshoot commies on a video game." When asked about oppressive had to watch the drivers' hands ther up along 6th avenue, across He chuckled loudly at himself, governments in Iran and Saudi and fingers to know the differthe sidewalk from the placards going on to say that "I don't fully Arabia, he made no argument, ence. reserving prime parking space, Regardless of which peacetrust anybody, so that's why I but insisted that, "no matter how stood (despite the breeze) a varinever stick myself to one oppo- bad they are, it does not j ustify ful demonstration readers would ety of protest paintings, including sition or the other." When asked the occupation." Discussing the have disturbed the peace for, or a large and skilful reproduction about the effectiveness of public history of the Palestinian people, how noticeably difficult it is to of Picasso's La Guernica. protests he claimed he didn't Mr. Arikat emphasized that there find mainstream coverage of Though the scheduled arrival think they were effective because were Jews and Christians in the the event, the student presence of the march up from further they didn't get enough publicity, area before the establishment of included a vast majority of those downtown wasn't expected for saying, after being pointed to the Israel, that "the people of Pal- who kept in touch with local another few hours, by the twos KUSI news van, "well, they could estine were always the people groups and had their calendar and tens people began walking up be, but I don't of Palestine, the religion had marked far in advance. CSUSM professor Lance think it really nothing to do with it." He also fully makes a believed that what the Palestinian Newman was among those who complete impact people wanted was not a secular made time to attend the event. up to the people government (referencing the kill- Corresponding with him via that matter up ings in Saddam's brand of 'secu- email, he provided his perceptions in the govern- lar'), but a "multi-faith" govern- on the role of students in activment." Mr. Staf- ment, later pointing out that the ism. As to whether rallies attract ford carried a minister of foreign affairs for students not already engaged, he camera, sug- Palestine is Jewish. When it came actually found that several of the gesting he was to questions of rights for women people he spoke to "had never only looking and homosexuals, he emphasized before attended an anti-war rally. for pictures if empathy between oppressed peo- This has been true on every major a riot or some- ples, however, he cited female rally or march I've attended over thing cool hap- politicians in Palestine, but sug- the last fifteen years. pened, he con- gested that gay marriage, "like in As for any expectations about tinued walk- the United States," would meet the size, structure or stature of the ing through the with opposition and be put to a event, Professor Newman recalled crowds as the vote. "about 1500-2000 people present. march arrived, "Hopefully we will come to our This is smaller than the rallies on takingmanypic- senses and accept people of all the first and second anniversaries tures between creeds and orientations," he said, of the invasion of Iraq. I think the standing cross- but when brought back to how the anti-war movement has lost some armed with the majority of Palestinian people he of its confidence and determinaother 'protest said, "Right now, believe it or tion over the last six months. This warriors'. One not, they're preoccupied with the is a real shame since the reasons activist asked occupation . .. imagine trying to to oppose the war have gotten so me why I was form a democracy (grant free- much clearer. Three out of four of speaking to a doms) under the British Rule." US military personnel stationed in 'protest warShortly after speaking with Iraq feel the US should withdraw. rior' they'd seen Mr. Arikat, who finished on the Now more than ever, we need a at a number of note of student receptiveness to loud, strong voice of opposition to other events. his messages of Jewish student the occupation." An endur- groups who identify with his "Students have been at the foreing criticism of goals, hundreds of protesters, and front of social movements for the this and other later up to a thousand, poured into last 50 years," said Newman about local protests is the park, cheering and playing students and politically themed that too many drums as various representatives gatherings. seemingly dif- tried in vain to get a wide enough Although the crowd may have I | 1 . 1 1 gP®S . .. .,,..1)1.111! ferent causes photo. In those few minutes, the been smaller than an accurate repgather under number of mounted policemen resentation of locals opposed to one cause. doubled. the war, he found the mood "genBefore the By 2:30 p.m., the crowd had erally positive and optimistic; (At Via Vera Cruz across from the Restaurant Rowjvi, official march settled before the scheduled however, this mood was tempered arrived, a large musicians and speakers. People by the awareness that, even though classroom of who identified themselves as both we have been protesting for three mit our nrn website www.fanattheistands.com primarily stu- academics and veterans drew years, the Bush administration dents entered loud cheers as they cited the mul- has continued (on its course)." BY ZACHARY J. SIMON Pride Staff Writer and making the rounds between the large stage-truck and all the smaller tent poles. Comprised mostly of older adults, their service badges, and children, they stirred the air with a sobering mixture of experience and hope, feet light, eyes inviting, and conversations more than casual, more than nostalgic. Some made a point of speaking with the stern-faced policemen, expressing gladness that, unlike previous events in decades past and years recent, the police presence was open and seemed more interested in keeping the peace than corralling the 'peaceniks.' One officer exchanged memories of San Francisco while others mentioned in passing that they liked to make their presence known in any large gathering of people, regardless of potential tension between opposing camps. A few blocks away, the park was what it would be on any other day. Thirty-somethings kept in shape with Frisbees, trim grandmothers walked their well-bred dogs, homeless people slept. A battered Winnebago was parked in one of the coveted spots, covered in billboards much like the signs its grizzled driver was packing up for the day. Two men kissed under the big red circle and slash, a fetus clearly past the third trimester, dead of unknown causes, displayed its gore, and a WTC explosion carried the state- SAN MARCOS 1003 W. San Marcos 752-1826 �THE PRIDE SPORTS Tuesday, April 4, 2006 Jock Talk With Josh BY JOSH SANDOVAL Special to The Pride Trying to pick a World Series champion in March is like trying to pick out what isn't a lie from a Presidential candidate in April. Really, you have to narrow everything down to what's most likely to occur. Last year at this time I predicted a San Diego Padres versus Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim World Series. That clearly didn't happen in the playoffs since the Padres were pecked into submission by the Cardinals and the Angels stunk it up against the White Sox. There are always several teams that you can count out before opening day. The Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, Baltimore Orioles, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, Pittsburgh Pirates, Cincinnati Reds, Colorado Rockies and Florida Marlins basically just show up to 162 games for the food spread after the game. Then there are teams that compete the first half of the season and then fall off the table after the all-star break. The Minnesota Twins, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Philadelphia Phillies, Milwaukee Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks all Craig Biggio and Lance Berkhave several glaring weaknesses man, are now one year older. that will keep them from com- The Cardinals have lost Reggie peting in their division. Sanders and Larry Walker, but Realistically, there are 17added comparable players in teams that have a shot at making Juan Encarnación and Larry the playoffs; however, only eight Bigbie. The Cardinals are once will be playing in October. again the favorite in this division In the National League East, because of their MVP, Albert the Atlanta Braves, New York Pujols. I will give the wild card Mets, and Washington Nation- spot to the Cubs, because I think als are left. The Braves have their additions will be enough to won their division 14 consecu- give them a shot at lifting their tive seasons, but don't have the curse. talent from past seasons. The In the N.L. West, the Los Mets have added depth to their Angeles Dodgers, San Franbullpen with Jorge Julio, Chad cisco Giants and Padres all have Bradford, Duaner Sanchez and an equal opportunity to take Billy Wagner to go along with this division. The Dodgers have offensive additions, Carlos Del- made a ton of additions in Nomar gado and Paul Lo Duca. The Garciaparra, Kenny Lofton, Nationals are basically the same Bill Mueller and Rafael Furcal. team as last year but with one There are several problems with large addition in Alfonso Sori- those additions because Garciapano. I will continue to pick the arra and Lofton are injury prone Braves every spring until some- and Mueller is 35 years old and one knocks them off. has had two good seasons in his In the N.L. Central, the Chi- career. The Giants have an outcago Cubs, Houston Astros and field that would have been nice St. Louis Cardinals are contend- in 1996, not 2006. Steve Finley ers. The Cubs added speed at the and Barry Bonds are 41 and top of the line-up in Juan Pierre Moisés Alou is 39. Not to menand Jacque Jones, but their suc- tion, Bonds will only play about cess will rely upon the health 120 games in my estimation of their pitchers, Kerry Wood, because his knee is so messed Greg Maddux and Mark Prior. up. I like the Padres, the reignThe Astros made it to the World ing division champs, because Series last season but rode the they have the fewest question pitching of Roger Clemens and marks. They also have added Roy Oswalt. Clemens is now some right handed power bats in gone and their star players, Mike Piazza and Vinny Castilla Women's G olf team heads to NAIA Regional Championships that really suit Petco Park. In the American League East, the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees have new competition in the Toronto Blue Jays. The Red Sox have lost the heart of their team in Johnny Damon and have way too much turmoil with guys like David Wells and Manny Ramirez. The Yankees seem to always win this division and it won't be any different this season. I do like the Blue Jays to come out with the wild card because they have improved significantly with guys like Troy Glaus, A.J. Burnett, Lyle Overbay, Bengie Molina and B.J. Ryan. In the A.L. Central, the White Sox are the reigning World Champions and are a favorite to repeat, but I really like the Cleveland Indians. The Indians almost overtook the White Sox last season but fell apart in the final three games. The White Sox added a huge bat in Jim Thome, but he hasn't been healthy recently and they traded reliable Aaron Rowand for him. It is very difficult to play two consecutive seasons without having injuries affect your team's season. The White Sox were injury f ree last season which means they can't avoid it forever. The Indians have talented young players like Travis Hafner, Grady Sizemore, Jhonny Peralta, Andy Marte and Victor Martinez who will help the Indians shock the Sox. In the A.L. West, the Oakland Athletics are the trendy pick because they are always competitors, but their only big additions are two volatile players in Frank Thomas and Milton Bradley. I like the Angels because they are basically the same team that I chose last season to make the World Series, and mind you they were the only team to beat the White Sox in the playoffs last season. Eight teams now remain including the Braves, Cardinals, Cubs, and Padres in the N.L. and the Yankees, Blue Jays, Indians, and Angels in the A.L. The Padres will be the weakest Division winner and the Braves hardly ever do anything in the playoffs so I foresee Cardinals versus Cubs in the National League Championship. The Blue Jays and Indians are good teams but they don't mesh as well as the Yankees and Angels who practically have no holes in their teams. I am really stepping out on a limb this season, saying that the Cubs and Angels will make the World Series. The past two champions were teams that lifted "curses" so why can't the Cubs be the third straight team to do so? Comments can be sent to Sando026@csusm.edu. PALOMAR COLLEGE vnigfarSucc*»JÊ? Uirnrnj be S c e* ^ u< i BY PATRICK B. LONG Pride Staff Writer Nikki Imaromna and Brittney Goerhing both finished with a score of 160 and Micalann Cowan scored a 167, placing Cal State San Marcos' women's golf team 58th. participated in the Grand Canyon Women's First place went to Western WashingInvitational, which occurred between March ton University, who scored 615 overall. 27 and 28. The invitational was held at Palm St. Mary's University of Texas placed 2nd, Valley G.C., Goodyear, AZ. with Northeastern State, St. Edwards UniThe course has a par of 72 with 5940 versity, and Western New Mexico coming yards. in at 3rd 4th and 5th. The team will compete again April 23 San Marcos placed 9th overall, placing just behind Tarleton State University, and will through April 25 at the NAIA Regional Championships at Landmark Golf Club, now head to the Regional Championships. Danielle Pearce placed 19th with a total Indio, CA. For more information visit www.csusm. score of 156 and 12 over par, from the two edu/golf/Womens/. day invitation. Results provided by www.golfstat.com Jennell French placed 20th with an overall via Paige Jennings. score of 157 with 13 over par. The Palomar College GEAR IIP Program Is lookingforoutgoing and energetic students who seeking a leadership role. 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The view from atop the Sears Tower is either a perfect way to start a journey through the city, The alarm rings at 5:30AM or a pleasant ending to a busy and my eyes burn day of sight-seeing. with early mornThough it is a large city, Chiing sting. Pack cago is suitable for visitors of all ages. For a ¡ ¡¡¡Jj carnivales q u e atmosphere with family fun for adults andchilcoats, comfy boots, gloves and ticket on the Metra into down- Street. Through the tower's sky- d r e n , scarves—they don't call it the town only costs $3.90. For deck entrance accessed from N a v y "Windy City" for nothing. Shuf- groups of four or more who wish Jackson Blvd, friendly tower Pier is fle off to the airport to begin the to travel into downtown, Metra personnel wait to escort all visi- the ultiday's long transition in anticipa- offers a 10-trip pass for $35.00, tors into the tower's tour eleva- mate spot. The park overlooks tion for a cold climate, big city, with an unlimited number of tors. The first stop is the bottom the shore at Lake Michigan and patrons being able to use the floor to watch a short video about offersridessuch as the Navy Pier and tasty food. the tower's history, courtesy of Ferris wheel which stretches 150Chicago serves our nation as same pass. one of the most overwhelming Upon first stepping out of History Channel. Then, after a feet tall, as well as other family yet easy-to-digest metropolitan Union Station, the city air and small lesson in architecture and a ttractions such establishments. For those who taxicab talk struck me with an the world ranking of tall build- as the Chic ago aren't quite ready for the hustle intimidating rush. Through figur- ings, tour guides eagerly shuffle Children's and bustle of New York City, but ing out how to get from the "You guests into any of the four elevahave graduated from the relaxed Are Here" spot on my cleverly tors that jump 103 stories to the breathtaking pace of small town Iowa, con- marked map to any of the various tower's skydeck. Be sure sider paying a visit to this Mid- sights that the city had to offer, western milestone. I quickly gained an adept sense to bring chewing Because of the constraints of a of direction and wherewithal gum, because your college student's income, I sug- about location. Luckily, (thanks ears will surely gest lodging in one of the many to the clever architecture designs pop on the way up. suburbs of Chicago. Hotel fares of Bruce Graham and Fazlur Once inside the are approximately 25% cheaper Khan) the Sears Tower serves as skydeck, spectal e n t , tors can look face in areas such as ence down on the entire Roselle or Scharegion of downtown Chicago; close-up views of the fine I details BY ANTOINETTE JOHNSON Pride Staff Writer for finding all other spots. Everybody's favorite Chicago tourist attraction, the Sears Tower, stands at 233 South Wacker Drive, which is about a 10 minute walking distance from the Union Station entrance ^ i on Adams Tower for viewing the city. Visitors on foot can head east on Congress Parkway from the Magnificent Mile to end up in the center of Grant Park. This urban oasis is situated directly across from the Chicago Harbor and Lake Shore Drive. At the park's center is the majestic Buckingham Fountain which pumps dozens of gallons of water each night accented with a; ' ^Jl fluorescent light show for onlookers. Surrounding the fountain are a series of tree-lined paths with benches scattered throughout. Grant Park is a nice spot for a quiet picnic or romantic stroll with a special someone. The park also provides a spectacular view point of the cool aquamarine horizon of Lake Michigan. On top of the beautiful scen- Photos by Antoinette Johnson / The Pride through the deck's telescopes cost a quarter for every minute ofuse. The skydeck's walls also have murals dedicated to the numerous icons that have emerged from Chicago to make con- Museum, and the Chicago Shakespeare Theatre. ery Grant Park has to offer, its Visitors proceeding on foot location is also a mere 15 minute from Navy Pier will quickly find walk from Soldier Field and the themselves on Michigan Avenue, Field Museum. It can either serve the street named as "The Mag- as a stopping point on the city nificent Mile." Michigan Avenue journey, or a point for rest and is host to many retail stores, res- repose before heading back to taurants, and specialty shops for your point of lodging. consumer pleasure. The John The walk from Grant Pafk Hancock Observatory is also sit- back to Union Station is a bit on Michigan lengthy, but taxicab fare only and serves runs about 12 dollars for the ride a l t e r n a - from Lake Shore Drive to Adams to the Street. Regardless of your choice, S e a r s method for leaving the city, the quick flashbacks of each of the sights you've visited along the way will quickly remind you of why you came and beckon you to return. Hopefully you will be leaving with a memory f ull of pleasant surprises and a camera f ull of amazing still shots of this photogenic city. �T ER E HP I D TRAVEL Tuesday, April 4, 2006 9 prowl across America Harvesting BY KAYONNI WILLIAMS Pride Staff Writer Living in the shadows of popular Southern California attractions such as Six Flags Magic Mountain, Disney^ land, Sea^^tittflMH world and the world famous San Diego Zoo, "America's first theme park," Knott's Berry Farm, is often overlooked or thought to be a kiddie spot less amusing than its competitors. This couldn't be further from the truth. Having been to Magic Mountain and Disneyland a million times, and still wanting to escape from San Diego, Knott's Berry Farm seemed the perfect alternative. Knott's is situated in downtown Buena Park, amid other attractions such as the Waxland Museum and Medieval Times. San Diego county residents only have to travel about an hour and a half (less for North County residents) to enjoy what Knott's has to offer. In fact, the drive is half the fun. Cruising Interstate five, you can point out landmarks such as the Del Mar fairgrounds in Del Mar, Camp Pendleton Marine Base, which stretches from Oceanside to San Clemente, and "The Dolly Partons," aka the San Onofre Nuclear Plant, which gets its nickname because the two buildings resemble two large breasts. There are also beaches along the way that provide nice rest spots. Those who are still young at heart may choose to play A the road trip game, "Slug Bug," old school though f m it may be, one would be r ^ m surprised at how many L f l bugs (VW Beetles) are L ^K still on the road today. V V The drive time is also provides an opportunity to con- M verse with fellow passengers, • the fruit of fun at because in the age of cell phones and Myspace, people hardly ever get to enjoy a genuine conversation in person. No matter what you choose to do to pass the drive time, be sure to drive c arefully, because we noticed many a highway patrol car out on the prowl. In no time, your party will be driving down Beach Blvd, passing Po' Folks restaurant, Waxland and arriving at Knott's Berry Farm. Parking at Knott's is reasonable, costing only $9 for an all day pass. There is ample parking, and even the further spots are not too far from the entrance. The admission lines are not bad either, but if you're eligible for discounted tickets, such as military or union members, then it is suggested to purchase tickets before your arrival at the park. Adult tickets at the door are $39.95 and kids (11 and under) are $14.95, whereas military and their families can get tickets for $26, and union members (such as UCFW) can purchase tickets for about $24. Nonetheless, once you pass through the turnstiles you're thrust into an environment right out of the old west (old California), when Native Americans, Aztecs and Mexicans ran California. The park is sectioned off into area? such as the Indian Trails, Fiesta Village, Ghost ^f^sr^. Town and Camp MHPSgfl^. Snoopy, the f^jHtf^ latter being H h l where all I B ^ Hhl the snotnosed WH llm \ and Knott^erryJFarm whiny kids can enjoy bite sized beware of the perilous plunge, you rides with their parents. This is WILL get drenched. Other excitcool, because you won't have to ing rides like La Revolucion, Monworry about tantrums, big bulky tezooma's Revenge and Screamin' strollers and other nuisances often Swing, are associated with kids, while you're not to be waiting in line for the real rides. If roller coasters tickle your fancy, Knott's has the Xcelerator, the H | biggest and best roller coaster there, the Silver m issed, Bullet, which is and with similar to Magic w a i t Mountain's Super- t i m e s man, and the Boomerang (a favorite) that takes off rapidly A and then goes S ¡ ¡(¡HP •,, ¿ § 1 flying back- f l • • G h H wards. The * J Jaguar is less ^ tfjj thrilling, but still f un as it ftp appears to take you around * • the park, and overlooks the streets of down- t beveragePeaiFoe purchased and consumed at any of the sit down restaurants in the park. Or you may opt to go to Calico Saloon and enjoy music, comedy and mayheim from the Old West, while enjoying an icy ^ ^ t t o cold beer. Photos by Kayonni Williams / The Pride Speaking of overlooking, Supreme Scream (a type of free fall) takes riders high as a bird, then goes plunging down. Water rides, such as Riptide and Perilous Plunge, are a good way to cool down after being in the hot sun, but ^ ê ê ê ê ê ^^•¡¡•m •W^IIJB ^^^•te/z^^cgg^^ JÊ^^M^ WU^ B » a § • ^fc S ^1 J^^KtmJBW • H ^S^^^H ^^^F^Sk B^JL^^J^l : -jtMlj^y^t^MÎMl ¡RBMBW11 » 111 MB U -fWk HHMHHHHH rarely over fifteen minutes, there's time for them all. The best thing about Knott's is that it offers far more than rides, There is the California Marketplace, where there is a fudge shop (yummy), Berry Market, which features Knott's world famous preserves, Carnation Ice cream parlor, and Snoopy headquarters, which sells all thé merchandise a Snoopy lover could want. In Ghost Town, there's a knife and gun shop (how cool), Ghost Town jail, where you can talk to Sad Eye Joe and hear his tales of woe, and many restaurants such as Ghost Town Grub, Fireman's BBQ and Chow House. Guests can catch a show at Charles M. Schultz theatre or watch Native Americ a n an d Aztec performers prese n t s o n s a nc £ * dances from their rich culture. When the Native Americans perform you can hear them all over the park, but if you happen to be in line at the Silver Bullet you can see the show. If you're a drinker, alcoholic you're a hot dog lover you'll have to try the "Viva Revolucion" dog ($4.95) at The Fiesta Dog stand. The "viva revolucion" dog comes piled with cheese, jaiapenos, onions, tomatoes and chili. It's delicious. If that sounds too spicy, it can be ordered "weak" and the jaiapenos and onions will be withheld. Also, don't leave without trying a hot, delicious funnel cake ($4.95/plain). Although dining at the park is very reasonable, if you still choose to eat out of the park, the delicious Fat Burger is right next door and Po' Folks restaurant is less than two minutes away. Po' Folks offers whole and hearty meals for Po' folks (like us college students). Next time you're seeking thrills and entertainment, consider Knott's. It's budget friendly (unlike its competitors) and just as f un as any other amusement park, just don't expect to be there all night, it closes at 6:00pm during this season. �Isis: An interview with an up and coming metal band BY ZACHARY J. SIMON Pride Staff Writer ISIS came about in the late 90s as the only other band besides the often inconceivable Neurosis and still untouchable Tool to make 'Metal' that was not simply beautiful, but often entirely hypnotic. As much as songs averaging on the plus side of seven minutes get relegated to 'background music,' there's many a moment when I find myself staring slack jawed at the stereo with a drawnout 'wooow.' Their latest major release, "Panopticon" includes collaboration with Tool's Justin Chancellor and all the sublime coordination fans have come to expect from these five amazing artisans. This CD is highly recommended as a first as their vocal delivery takes some getting used to for those used to seeking singing. Don't let this intimidate, though. Even with little openness to distorted guitars, ISIS belongs in the collection of those with a conscious relationship to their music. The Pride recently had the fortune to secure an email exchange with electrician and guitarist BC Meyer, who will be appearing with the rest of ISIS on April 6, at the Casbah. See casbahmusic.com and sgnl05.eom/# for details. Pride: Is time, that is, longer song-time a necessity to the ISIS sound? Does the band generally prefer 'longer' songs or does the music they find demand it? Meyer: Yeah, I think a little of all that, but honestly that is just the way the songs have always ended up... I suppose it makes sense when you look at our influences, though - Pink Floyd, Neurosis, Swans, all these bands were more interested in making pieces of music rather than a 3 minute song, not really considering the length at all. I also hope we as a band have improved in making the longer parts more interesting, not just repeating the same bit over and over. P: Do fans like to enjoy ISIS intimately, head to the PA, or do many prefer to sit back and let the performance spread over them? M: We like to think the audience is intimately involved; however, sometimes they are probably just bored. We do have a lot of people come up after shows and tell us how they could kind of get a little lost in the music, maybe stirred up some kind of emotion, which means quite a bit to us.. .we are playing a couple of DIY type shows next week, I don't even think there will be a PA there... P: Is it often you hear fans saying that they like you, but not most other 'heavy' bands. Has playing with certain types of bands yielded better crowd reactions? M: Yeah, obviously we've had a better reception with the Melvins or Mogwai than Cradle of Filth or Napalm Death ... at this point the fan base of the majority of the bands we play with are not so narrow-minded and accept most interesting music for at least being interesting. P: With a few albums under their belt now, is the band differently self-conscious or confident in its decisions? members work a lot from private time with their own instruments? What of guest appearances? M: Both. A lot of both, and a lot ofjust 2 of us getting together, or 4 of us... with the newest bunch of songs the parts we would originally come up with were very basic, very open for lots of tangents and input and output. They have been the most fun to write so far, can't wait to get into the studio and record some of this stuff. With regard to the guest appearancejs, Ayal and Maria came in and recorded a bunch of the Oceanic songs at practice and sort of figured out different parts where they might be appropriate for their contribution, and with Justin he actually came in to practice and jammed with us a couple times then really just had an afternoon at the studio and came up with some great stuff. We have yet to decide on what will happen with the next record. P: Is the band happy where they are now? Do they hope to b e in a different creative and professional place in the near future? M: Honestly, we couldn't be happier, we have worked really hard over the past 7 years or whatever, and it's nice to have it pay off, not really financially of course, but music-wise, we all feel much more confident as individuals and as 5 songwriters. We've got some big tours hopefully coming up and a bit more money to spend on this next record, and none of us are starving or smoking crack down by the river so we can't complain. M: Decisions? Musical deci- music. The Interwebs are only gonna sions? I guess, well it depends on the decision. It's almost always broaden everyone's choices, so very unanimous thinking, defi- it won't make the playing field nitely on the confident side of level, just huge! I know people things. Musical and professional. whose cats have a myspace music P: Does ISIS have a single page. It's kind of exciting to see founder or leader when it comes what crazy 'music' this next 50 to major creative or professional years produces... P: Is there always a negative decisions? price to pay for high-visibility M: Aaron Harris and Turner and Jeff 'founded' the band but... promotional exposure? M: ...I don't know, we have it's the 5 of us that take care of never really had any of that. I am most everything. P: Do you find any difference sure for some people it can have in sound between bands with rec- an effect. Something to be wary ognized 'heads' and those that of, I guess, I don't know we never make an effort to be more com- really think about this kind of munal or otherwise Democratic? stuff. By the way I just listened to Will a group of 3 lend itself more the newest Boredoms record - the easily to one form of governance blue one - it's HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! than a group of 6? P: Surely there have been many M: I don't know, you mean like to comment on the music reachRoger Waters or Michael Gira? Those guys have such genius ing such serenity while the vocals minds it's hard to argue. But just remain so abrasive. Do you think off the top of my head I think singers ever choose this presenalmost all the bands we've been tation because they are on some into have been bands making level uncomfortable with the lyrics, or is it most often simply a music together... matter of finding the most effecP: There was a moderate rise in very testosterone-laden music tive expressive method? around the turn of this cenM: At first our music was a tury, now the more sentimental bit more consistently heavy and or boyish voices are on the rise. sludgy, and indeed called for an Does this seem just another chap- abrasive vocal attack... so it's just ter in a pendulum popularity been natural as the music has conpattern, and do you think the tinued to transform and branch Internet might soon level the out that the vocals should. Aarplaying field enough to make on's always written very appropriate abstract lyrical words, it is popularity irrelevant? M: Yeah, all that crap just goes somewhat hard to discern what in cycles ... none of it is gonna the fuck he is saying sometimes matter in 5 years. Kids who listen though. to that crap will hopefully wisen P: Does the songwriting proup like we all did, and listen to cess involve thoughts of what the honest, stand-the-test-of-time entire band could make, or do How to: Koop a spring in your stop after Spring Break BY KATIE ROWE Pride Staff Writer we prepare to finish the spring semester. Every year, at about this time, students from all over the United Sates catch Spring Fever. They get lazy, lose focus and motivation, dreaming of the summer that seems so far away. It takes conscious work to keep chugging down the track, but a few simple tricks will help keep you focused. It all begins with goals. You Over the last several years, I've developed some tricks to staying motivated at a time when I most want to slack off. Ironically, I've earned straight A's when I've had the most on my plate, primarily by staying motivated. Hopefully, after reading this article, some drained students will have the ability to stay motivated, as .JjM JULNOwmrm^A mmmmmm 13Mm mám wM M m • 2 get kmrnpae or M¿mZ6rwfth MvkstHÍ>X~10 om free ^ • should create a list of goals, starting with long-term, midterm, and short-term goals. Setting these goals can help you determine what to focus your energy on. And hopefully, right now your education is one of your top priorities. Goals can be as simple as completing the reading for your classes. After you have identified your goals the next step is to keep track of them. One great way to keep motivated is to create checklist or agendas. The trick is to be very specific with the list, for example, if you are dreading your final project break it down into many small É 0* Try to refrain from getting distracted. Staying motivated is not easy when your favorite shows are on, or when your friends want to come over to party. If you establish those distractions as rewards, and stick with your plan, then you will have avoided procrastination. Motivation is a choice and a behavior. You have to train yourself to be motivated. Some people are more gifted with self-motivation. With practice everyone is capable of being motivated. If you take action and make the choice to organize, prioritize, act and reward yourself, then you , will accomplish what needs to be done. It's lame, but I gotta say it: you need to have a 'can-do attitude'. Just keep telling your self, "I can do it there is only six week left" and, after a while, self-motivation will be second nature. A + S UBS O UMQA W parts. Your list could be; pick topic, research, brainstorm, rough draft, edit draft, second draft, edit second draft, and final draft. Also make everything you need to do a goal. 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A ll a reas, f ull t ime f lexible p art t ime h ours $8.00 - $9.75 h ourly C all J acki 8 58-565-2144 Lo F ok c Te k RS L. �THE PRIDE A & E Tuesday, April 4, 2006 il Dave Chappelle's throwing a 'Block Party < > < > < > < > < QQQQ BY JENNIFER KELLOGG Pride Staff Writer We have seen a long absence from Dave Chappelle after the success of his first two seasons, "Chappelle's Show", on Comedy Central. Chappelle's career began in 1993 with a small part in the movie Robin Hood: Men in Tights, as the character Ahchoo. Since 1993, Chappelle has appeared in over 20 movies, standup comedy specials such as HBO's "Killing Them Softly" or "Dave Chappelle: For What It's Worth", a hit TV series "Chappelle's Show", and in recent news has co-produced the musical documentary Dave Chappelle's Block Party. The film was directed by Michel Gondry and produced by Dave Chappelle. Block Party is not a movie but more of Chappelle's dream concert starring many musical artists such as Kanye West, Mos Def, Common, Erykah Badu, Dead Prez, The Fugees, and many more. This film is overlooked by many; in fact, its release date was March 3 ,2006, and still has gone unseen by many people. As I sat in the theater, I noticed a great deal of people walking out of the movie. Some of the audience did not expect this movie was a musical performance with bits here and there of sketch comedy. I am curious as to what people expected from a movie titled "Block Party". The film Comedy Central scripted Dave Chappelle. This is Dave in the raw; being as honest and truthful These artists perform a more underground hip-hop genre. You will not be hearing songs from Photo courtesy of Rogue Pictures comical at times. Watching this film, you get a chance to see Dave Chappelle being REAL. This is not your ing his mind and telling it like it is. By seeing this movie it opens your eyes in musical awareness. being played on the radio because of the controversy their political messages mean. Many people became con- fused about why Dave Chappelle left the United States to go live in Africa. This is subject that is not quite clear to this day. My perspective is that it became too much too fast for Dave. He lost control of what he really wanted to put out into the media. So the Block Party was in a way for Dave to get control back in his life. The movie production began in 2004; he got what he wanted to do, which was collaborating and producing his dream concert. Then afterwards is when he decided to take his "Spiritual Retreat" to Africa. When watching this film, it reminded me of watching the behind the scenes bonus features on the TV. series "Chappelle's Show". In almost every episode, Dave hosts a musical presentation towards the end of the comedic sketches featuring, for example, John Mayer, Wyclef Jon, Mos Def, and Big Boi. They are just hanging out, making good music that you do not hear everyday in a low key tone. This film is a great representation of Dave Chappelle trying to clear his name to what he is really about. I suggest people go see this film and keep an open mind. The music is great, and there are funny comical sketches intertwined throughout the whole piece. Sierra Nevada Pale Ale BY MATTHEW SCHRAMM Pride Staff Writer Nothing is more annoying when talking to people about beer, than when you come across someone who refuses to drink a given beer because it is too dark, or, as is often the case, too light in color. Although it is true that dark beers tend to have s tronger flavors and vary more in b rewing creativity, there are also Strong in hops flavor, yet not drowned in bitterness, Sierra Nevada Pale is an easy beer to consume whether you like dark or light beer. 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V isit w ww.scif.com/careers Job Opportunities Administration Auditing Business Services Claims Communications Customer Service Finance & Accounting Human Resources information Technology Legal Loss Control Marketing Underwriting S tate Fund i s a n equal opportunity employer. » �C uddle UP w ith T eddy Geitfer Artisit profile on on up ond conning teenoge heortthrob with soulful voice BY RACHEL CARRIE WANN Pride Staff Writer You may not recognize Teddy Geiger, or even have heard of the kid, at least not yet. Just don't expect that to be the case for long. This young up-and-coming star, who actually is only 17, is turning heads everywhere and it's not just the long dark hair and piercing blue eyes that are getting him attention and plenty of media exposure nationwide. It has to do with that voice, that soulful voice that your preconceived notions tell you should come from an older, and far more seasoned, performer. It definitely is not the voice you'dO expected from someone who can't even vote yet, and definitely not the voice you'd expect to come from a teenage heartthrob that can credit some of his early exposure to the MTV reality show, "Miss Seventeen". So what is all the hype really about here? Teddy Geiger should just be disregarded, branded with the label of another pre-packaged, overly produced and styl- UNDEUAÌE „ i Twaiwti Photo courtesy of Sony Records ized fixture for the teen scene, right? Well, not exactly. While it is obvious those young fans will be part of Geiger's audience, his young John Mayer-esque appeal both aesthetically and musically is sure to gain him a great deal of fans in that coveted 18-24 demographic. The multi-talented Geiger, (born with the given name of John Theodore Geiger II) has much more to offer than those baby blues with his mix of rock and pop. Aside from his brief stunt on the recently cancelled CBS sitcom "Love Monkey" (which has since been picked up by VH1) Geiger can also give himself props for playing the uncommon role of a self-taught musician and composer, since grade school. It was in those early days, and perhaps some musical genes, that helped to foster a budding young star. Geiger clearly pulls influences from the likes of Dashboard Confessional, Something Corporate, Jason Mraz, Ben Folds, and of course, Mr. John Mayer himself, to craft a sound that is all his own, age-appropriate lyrically, but with a voice and melodies of an older soul. The upstate New York native marked March 21st with the release his debut disc, appropriately titled "Underage Thinking" with the record proudly toting his certified gold single, "For You I Will (Confidence)." If you haven't caught wind of the tune yet, don't sweat it. You can see Geiger, beginning April 11th in "Love Monkey" on VH1 and sample his debut on iTunes or in stores everywhere. And don't be surprised when in the near future you find yourself inadvertently singing along to your new favorite teen heartthrob. "\V for Wceirìicdlcette" V a l i n e s V e r a c i t y BY ZACHARY J. SIMON Pride Staff Writer s There's been a reoccurring hesitation when they ask me about this one, often broken first by a played-up sigh, then another pause for laughter, followed by 'it was pretty good . .. for a blockbuster' often further followed by 'it's obvious why Alan Moore didn't want his name on it.' Hollywood seems to have at last discovered, as anyone past or near to puberty in the early 90s should have already, that at least 20% of comics contain some of the most inspired, moving, and utterly brilliant human works. Compare this with an average of 10% for music, and 5% for television, and it boggles the mind why the medium often seems to play second banana to mere games. One author in particular, Alan Moore, is both revered and reviled for insisting that comics tackle not only the profound bridge between language and image, but all the big questions people associate more with spiritual aristocrats than social outcasts. His work of historical fiction "From Hell," though also missing his name, was slightly more than watchable. "League of Extraordinary Gentleman," however, wasted every single penny of the millions it took. Needless to say, even before reading the source material (now readily available in graphic novel form), I was nervous. After reading up to the last chapter, I was petrified, though still running to the theater, rather like a child eager to see something that will give him night-terrors. How on earth are they going to do this? And not just any faceless indentured script-doctor, the Wachowski brothers? You remember the matrix trilogy, right? (What's that? You also enjoyed the sequals ten times more with the dialog muted?) And even though, compared to novels, using comics as scripts naturally simplifies visual adaptation, V for Vendetta, as Alan Moore admits, was a product of its time. The 80s, specifically. Margaret Thatcher, precisely. Furthermore, (and forgive me Mr. Moore, for I adore you) the original dialogue would have been hammy even for the pre-television days, even for mysterious superhuman vigilantes, even for comics. It's common for future turmoil stories to be set in the near future, but even if he didn't expect to see, by 1998, a Britain taken by fascism after narrowly surviving a global holocaust, he also clearly didn't expect the internet, or CD players for that matter. Don't take this as an exception to the 'buy everything with Alan Moore's name on it' rule, only as a small license to use the original as a primary source rather Photo courtesy of Warner Brothers than an absolute guide. The Wachowski brothers are not yet entirely forgiven for the failed potential of the Matrix trilogy, but if Mr. Moore were about to pull the switch on the both of them, I'd insist he reconsider ... once, maybe twice. There are no truly bad actors, no overblown surfer dudes, no latest sex-its better suited to talking about their pets and fake IDs than the spiritual implications of fascism. There are a number of bad dialogue decisions, but no truly 'bad dialogue'. The future landscape is believable, but not nearly as bleakly moving as an R rating would have allowed, and a truer adaptation would have demanded. Indeed, it begs the question why an early teen can't see something with little blood, no nudity, and few expletives. Perhaps there's a questionable role-model committee afoot. The "V" of film is decidedly more a sympathetic eccentric than a darkly untouchable enigma, though a ham-sensitive or other critical sense is most likely to notice his superhuman luck, both with the future's security systems and the public's receptiveness to his message. This latter point magnifies the relative lack of character development outside V's immediate sphere, another disappointing decision on the adaptors' part. The spectacles are impressive, but comparatively few when placed next to the average blockbuster; a breath of fresh air for some, a sigh for others. Those less than eager to see another cliched pyro-masturbatory mess smeared with one-liners have little to fear on the whole, as the humor, like the blood, is blunt, but human. Anyone living outside a cave will pick up the political themes, mercifully planted in rows rather than poured in waves. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 LGBT literary events politics spring 2006 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/2f8d5032bb8c58200fdd598db2fd88ae.pdf b76300042ad8512b90114ae93b1a97e7 PDF Text Text TUESDAY, MARCH 21,2006 www.csusm.edu/pride VOL. XV NO. 10 Police called to calm horld of their songs, models,aairtdyes, hampusAmerican military left, ostility h c air dressers, after the event w BY JON THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer Last Thursday evening, CSUSM was introduced to "One Woman's Story," a presentation by Faiz AlAraji an Iraqi woman, on her her recent experiences as an Iraqi. The evening held much more than expected, as Campus police had to be called to the scene. The event began with a brief introduction by Fredi Avalos. "Faiz has literally risked her safety to be here tonight, because she felt her message was so urgent for the American people to hear." Faiz Al-Araji began her presentation with a description ofhow she is "now able to see Iraq from the eyes of Americans, from watching your television." She explains that she understands what is presented to Americans through the media, and she understands this, clothes and furniture." Al-Araji asks, "What about the people who are dying? If you want to be ignorant and lazy, then take the American media as it is, but if you look for the truth you will find it." Al-Araji notes, "It will be hard." Those looking for contradiction in her criticism of Ameriof Mark Day can culture might Photo courtesy site an excerpt of Alrather than blaming the Ameri- Araji's personal BLOG, where can people. "This media is lying she reminisces of times before the and working with the governing war, during American Bombing administration in its killing of the raids over Iraq, dated 5/30/04: "I miss visiting my sisters, friends, Iraqi people." Al-Araji characterized Ameri- and relatives. I miss having tea can culture as creating "ignorant, with them, laughing, and talking selfish and lazy people living in a about our kids, husbands, dresses, and all other trivia. I miss shopping and buying new clothes and shoes." Going into a bit of the history about the American Iraqi conflict, Al-Araji references Desert Storm as having "started a culture of revenge." She explains that "Americans tried to get the Shiite people to fight the Sunni because of their relations with Saddam." With a look of pride, Al-Araji then tells of how the Sunni people would not join the Americans. Her demeanor changed again to a serious, yet sympathetic tone as she described the situation as an attempt by the American administration to "send a message about the Ba'athist ... that they are monsters, and (that) the world needs to be rid of them." According to Al-Araji, Saddam's revenge killings, that occurred are also a result of this. "It's the administration that is pushing Iraq towards civil war by separating the country by ethnicity t o..." she explained with some English help from the audience, "control, divide and conquer." Americans seek to "change the structure of Iraq by letting the people group by race, and it has ruined their society by dividing them." Al-Araji then accuses the Americans of "building a false foundation," for the Iraqi government so that "it will later fall apart." "The US Administration is no longer interested in just oil; all of this is to build huge military bases in order to stay in Iraq forever." Al-Araji says the AdministraSee SPEAKER, page 2 Drag Show disrobes genderithithemselves to do something like this, and ssues w BY NATASHA HECKENDORN Pride Staff Writer More than two dozen students cheered on the second annual celebration of professional entertainers at the Drag Queen Show, sponsored by the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender & Ally student organization, on Monday, March 20. Transfer student, Jay Franklin, has seen a number of drag competitions while growing up in Virginia, as well as a few here in San Diego, but never on a campus before. "I'm expecting a big performance aspeèt with a lot ofhumor," said Franklin. "One of our goals is to encourage reflection on the issue of gender," said LGBTA advisor, Anne René Elsbree. "For some, Drag is something funny, simply for entertainment. But most see it as validation and as a way to gain personal acceptance." Liberal Studiesfreshman,Kathleen Bartolome was eager to see a great show. "I think it's interesting that people feel comfortable enough NJinth Annual Crash Awards BY ENNY NGUYEN Pride Staff Writer Acknowledging student efforts, ASI prepares for the Ninth Annual Crash Awards Night to be celebrated on April 26 at the Center for Arts in Escondido to honor dedicated student leaders and organizations on campus. There's usually one in every class, maybe even two or three. There are some all over campus. They may be individuals, groups, organizations, and they are sometimes even invisible. They are the people and the organizations that make a difference and deserve a pat on the back and a thank you. "This is a night where we have the opportunity to recognize and acknowledge student leaders and student groups, rewarding them for all of their efforts," says Sara Gallegos, coordinator of Student Activities for the ASI. This is Gallegos' second year organizing the awards night. The Crash Awards, formally known as The Student Leadership Awards, was renamed to "jazz it up a bit, and incorporate our newly named mascot and to promote campus pride," said Gallegos. She hopes this event will give everyone something to be proud of about Cal State San Marcos. All students, staff and faculty are eligible to pick up an application to nominate student groups, individuals, events or organizations from this academic year. Applications can be obtained in the ASI Business Office located in Commons 207, the Student Life & Leadership Office in Craven 4116, or on the ASI website at www. csusm.edu/asi. All applications for nomination are due to the ASI Business Office by Friday, April 14, no later than 5 p.m. The ceremony will start at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday April 26 and is free for all members of Student Radio on campus See Sports PAGE 5 more power to them." Drag performers, Regina Styles and Kairo Reed, entertained audiences with six solo-lip-sync performances, including provocative dancemoves and engaging interactions with attendees. "The only difference between me and a woman is I take my tits off and don't bleed once a month," said Styles. "Despite that, I am all boy! If you can't capture an audience, there's no point doing drag." Photo by Natasha Heckendorn the University community and $5 for guests not affiliated with CSUSM. Attendees can expect a pasta dinner with performances from student dance groups and a highlight video made by student Garvin Ha. The evening will be hosted by Masters of Ceremonies Farshad Farzad and Elizabeth Sheets, members of the ASI Programming Board. Last year's attendance was estimated at about two hundred people. This year, Gallegos hopes to draw in a crowd of at least two hundred and fifty people. "Last year, we had a dessert buffet," said Gallegos, with hopes that thé pasta dinner may bring in larger numbers. In the past, recipients of the Crash Awards have received desk awards, trophies, andplaques. This year, Gallegos plans on awarding the recipients with plaques. See CRASH, page 3 SurfTeam shreds to Nationals See Sports PAGE 5 Elections Newsositions,rief B seven are of Director p BY CHRISTINE VAUGHAN Pride Staff Writer Seven student-candidates run uncontested in the ASI elections, campaigning to advocate for student issues. Polls opened Monday, March 20 at 8:00 a.m. utilizing a paperless online ballot format allowing students to vote from any available computer. The fourday polling period will conclude at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, with electoral announcements made available at noon on Friday, in the ASI office. 'There are quite a few new faces in the campaign," said Heidi Doyle, chair of ASI Elections. "I have seen a lot morefreshmenand sophomores want to be involved in campus pride, and that makes me happy." Of the ten ASI Board Fireworks at thefor um m See Opinion PAGE 6 running uncontested, with no challenging opponents. Only the Student at Large, the Vice President of Communications, and the College of Arts and Sciences Representative positions have two or more candidates competing for the title. Students are welcome to write-in candidates on the ballot, added Doyle. Last year, approximately 1,500 students cast votes, but Doyle hopes this year's election will yield a higher turn-out. "Go vote," encouraged Doyle. "These are the people representing you at the university level." Photo by Christine Vaiighan 'She'stheMari movie review See A & E PAGE 8 �Tuesday, March 21, 2006 Editorial Staff StaffWriters Editor in Chief Patrick B. Lang Summer Connery Dustin Franks Managing Editor Alexander Garin Matthew Natasha Schramm Heckendorn Business Manager Amanda Keeley Jason Jennifer Kellogg Encabo Lisa Landers Lora Painter Layout Editor Photo Editor Rachell Reyes David Gatley Karin Reyes News Editor Katrena Robinson Christine Katie Rowe Vaughan Andrew Ruiseno Features Editor Piyamas Sablan Zachary J. Jon Thompson Simon Jenny Nguyen A&E Editor Rachel Carrie Wan Antoinette Kayonni Williams Johnson Erin Young Advisor Cindy Hanson All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author, and do not necessarily represent the views of The Pride, or of California State University San Marcos. Unsigned editorials represent the majority opinion of The Pride editorial board. L etters t o the editors should include an address, telephone n umber, e -mail a nd identification. L etters m ay b e edited for g rammar a nd length* L etters should b e u nder 300 words a nd sub m itted via electronic mail t o pride@csusm.edu, r ather t han to the individual editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print anonymous letters. Display and classified advertising in The Pride should not be construed as the endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the I right to reject any advertising. The Pride is published weekly on Tuesdays during the academic year. Distribution includes all of CSUSM campus, local eateries and other San Marcos community establishments. The Pride Cai State San Marcos 333 N Twin Oaks Valley Road San Marcos, CA 92096-0001 Phone: (760) 750-6099 Fax:(760)750-3345 E-mail: pride@csusm.edu http://www.csusm.edu/pride Ad e-mail: Pride_ads@csusm.edu From SPEAKER page 1 tion "perpetuates their stories of unrest to continue their presence in Iraq." When the topic of Saddam was addressed more directly, Al-Araji, inastraightforwardmanner, stated, "Who cares about Saddam? He is the past, Iraqis want to talk about the future. Saddam is just a way for the media to confuse the issue of Iraq." Later, Al-Araji describes the fall of Saddam as "trading one thief for thousands." Looking into the origins of the "gangs and mobs" Al-Arji talked about roaming the streets, her own description was given on her 6/26/04 blog: "All of us are in doubt that these are Iraqis ... The poor Iraqis stole furniture, refrigerators, and coolers ... but they wouldn't burn the Ministries, nor rob the National Museum... these are the acts of organized gangs who came from abroad ... awaiting the chance to strike ... People are saying that many mercenaries entered the country with the Americans ... mercenaries from many nationalities." Al-Araji's mood escalated as the evening progressed, often reaching emotional heights that some could have viewed as hysteria, or associated with mass-media representations of the an Anti-American rally. Al-Araji, however, describes herself as on a mission that is "in her heart, burning and dying, like her heart," and describes the poor situation in Iraqi where "the people are dying from lack of food, where there is no water, or electricity, and the unsafe streets are filled with gangs who roam lawless and free, despite the presence of occupation forces." Al-Araji continued to emphasize the "mess" made by the media's emphasis on ethnic unrest, stating repeatedly that the "Iraqis are all one people united under one enemy, the Americans," and observing how "no one has ever asked about my ethnicity before the war, now it is all you here from people." As the time came for questions, NEWS most in the audience expressed praise and gratitude to Al-Araji's for coming to CSUSM. Asking how, with a withdrawal of all Western aid and troops, she saw the future of Iraq, Al-Araji cut the question off, yelling that she has "never seen any aid on the streets and that even the U.N. and UNICEF work against the Iraqi people." Soon laughing, Al-Araji talked about a meeting with UNICEF at the UN in Jordan, and mocks the meeting, explaining what was said to her, "We don't have any programs for Iraqi women now, but maybe you can help us institute a training course." Al-Araji continued to laugh. Rephrasing the question into how she saw Iraq getting rebuilt with a complete withdraw of western influences, Al-Araji erupted into a diatribe on how "Iraq was one of the richest nations in the Middle East. Now we have to pay millions in compensation for war to Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Iran, so they can live their fancy lives ... don't ask me about rebuilding, because we will." Again, more calmly, she was asked, "Ok, my question was where you foresee the future of Iraq going, now that you are all united as one people, how do you plan to rebuild? Al-Araji, again yelling, said that "education in Iraq has always been free, women have always had the right to choose their husband, drive cars and work and travel freety. The Bush Administration claims to have liberated the Iraqi women. What have they done? You tell me?" After an angry exchange on conditions for women in Iraq, AlAraji explained, "Yes, there are educated patriots who can rebuild Iraq, but they need to let Iraq choose its own leaders and withdraw all the troops." When asked about the elections that took place in Iraq, whether those were Iraq's chosen Iraqi leaders, she answered, "Yes, I was happy that it was arightfirststep, but the American ambassador THE PRIDE interfered with his finger in the new government and ruined the future of Iraq. Up till now we still have no government." One might understand this resentment of the current Iraqi government, as she explained in the presentation how her son was detained by the new Interior Ministry, her blog describing him as a journalist for a magazine title translated as 'Conflict.' Al-Araji explained how she "paid a ministry official thousands to get her son released," and immediately fled to the country of Jordan. The air of hostility arose when attendant Nadia Keilani, not a student, but was seen leaving with Al-Araji, began loudly insulting a student who identified herself as Jordanian and argued with AlAraji over the nature of the military presence. The Jordanian student promptly left the room in tears as the rest of the attendants began shouting over each other. Campus police were called to the scene and Keilani was soon asked to accompany Campus police out of the room. Keilani's, only comment on the issue was that "we came here to hear Faiz, not for all this." In the aftermath, student, Kym Mckinzie, reflected that "It's understandable, the animosity she has. They think we support the actions of the administration just because they were elected." Of the event, Mckinzie says she was "Thrilled she (Al-Araji) was willing to come tell her story to a potential unwelcoming crowd." As to the shouting, Alaina Despars, student and friend of the Jordanian Student, stated that, "it's A+substitutes, aids, and S UBS P reschool t eachers. 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With the crowd dispersing, AlAraji responded to a suggestion that she might have come across somewhat harsh to American audiences, and might not be received well because of it. "I am this way because I want the troops to pull out, to save you from getting killed and to save Iraqis." When asked what she meant by 'killing us,' she replied, "because Iraqis are targeting and killing Americans." As to media reports of Al-Queda and other foreign : insurgents fighting allied troops, she responded with a look of strength and pride. "Yes, in the beginning, maybe there were foreigners fighting the Americans, but now it is all Iraqi patriots, united as one,fightingand killing the Americans wherever they can. The Iraqi and Muslim people are angry, the Americans' violence pushes violence." Avalos closed the evening with thanks to Ms. Al-Araji, and the statement: "This is a forum for peace and dialogue, because we are in a war. Faiz is just one voice to bring into the mix of what you learn. That's what the University is about, hearing different ideas from different cultures, not to hear one or two sides to a story, but to hear twelve. Peace has to start here." «ÍÍ HHBeSMI B lBRRfiNN Corned Beef Sausage Rolls, Scotch }e,Cft»cfeeri Tikka Masala and morel! 3 Pan 50 beers in bottles also!! JliP " 1 2 Real Dart J f pT Boards, Pool Table, Foosball Table, j p ^ l g i t a l Juke Box with 100,000 songs and E A's " PGA Tour" Golf jfT 760-471 -S773-www.churchillspub.us �FEATURES On Campus: A lesson in ethics and leadership Tuesday, March 21, 2006 BY KAYONNI WILLIAMS Pride Staff Writer CLIMB (Center for Leadership Innovation & Mentorship Building), in conjunction with Alpha Kappa Psi, hosted the Ethics and Leadership breakfast seminar at the Clarke Field House on March 17. CLIMB's purpose is to "train and teach students how to be better leaders and mentors" said senior and Alpha Kappa Psi representative Mary Miller. CLIMB offers these breakfast seminars on leadership every spring semester. Past topics have included Women's Leadership and Shared Leadership. Miller wishes to inform the campus that "these seminars are free and open to all students and faculty," and that she highly recommends them to both. Patrick J. Kuhse, International Speaker, Trainer and Consultant on Business Ethics, was the guest speaker for this seminar, bringing his presentation, "Prominence to Prison: Why Leaders Can Do Dumb Things". He shared lessons learned in his journey from being a successful stockbroker in San Diego, to his involvement in a financial fraud scheme. Students, faculty, and community members came to the seminar for many different reasons. Keisuke Manabe, Business major, came hoping "to learn the relations between boss and subordinate." Senior Mike Tompkins attended because, "Dr. Kholes mentioned that it would be an informative discussion on ethics." Community member Dr. Rick Brydges, of the Arc Leadership Group, was invited to the seminar by a few CSUSM faculty members that he met at the Kravitz Institute. Dr. Brydges expressed a great deal of gladness for deciding to attend the event. Before her giving her enthusiastic introduction of Mr. Kuhse, Dr. Raj Pillai offered thanks to those who helped make the seminar possible. Alpha Kappa Psi President Karen Haynes, and Gretchen Sampson were among those proud contributors. When Kuhse got up to speak, he said, "I am not here to teach you business ethics, but to teach you ethics in general." He then went on to explain how unethical behavior led him to become an international fugitive for four years to avoid criminal prosecution. His story taught us the "Eight Critical Thinking Errors" that lead to unethical behavior. First mentioned was "Entitlement," or believing that you deserve something for nothing. Also listed were "Super Optimism," thinking that you're better than From CRASH, page 1 The process which determines the recipient of an award includes an award selection committee that is comprised of six staff members, predetermined by Gallegos. "Most [committee members] work handin-hand with the organizations," said Gallegos. After the committee reviews each application, it ranks them within each category and then makes a solid decision. The Crash Award categories include: The Cougar Wall ofFame, which was the 1 individual award that was ever offered at The Crash Awards night. The Cougar Wall of Fame is for Seniors only. There is a running plaque housed in the Clarke Field House's trophy case. Other award categories include: Outstanding Freshman Student, Outstanding Sophomore Student, Outstanding Junior Student, Student Advisor of the Year, Best Campus Organization of the Year, Student Organization Member of the Year, Campus Organization Member of the Year, Best New or Revived Student Organization, Best Student Organization of the Year, Outstanding Collaborative Event between two or more Campuses or Student Organizations, and the Most Outstanding Program Sponsored by a Campus or Student Organization. st everybody else, and "Seemingly Un-important Decisions," using Martha Stewart as an example. "Rationalizing," was mentioned alongside "Victim-it is," where those caught play the role of the victim. "Affection Disconnection," an important one to avoid, in which those we love start to drift as unethical behavior makes a person feel detached. "Lazy," speaks for itself, while "Situational Ethics," speak all too often when people pick and choose which set of ethics will serve them. If these terms weren't enough, he even offered a bonus critical thinking error: PIG, which is an acronym for "Personal Instant Gratification". Kuhse urges college students to "question things. It's a great vehicle to keep yourself out of trouble now and in the future." He also adds that, "loved ones are the victims of our unethical behavior." Following the seminar, a few attendees offered what they thought of Kuhse's presentation. Dr. Brydges confirmed, "The more we know about ethics in business and life, the better, because ethics are a fundamental key part of work, but difficult to address." Freshman Christina Ahmadpour found the event " helpful... I do have ethical values and now I am confident that I can stick to them," while sophomore Jan Peters said, "I learned from his mistakes. I realize that to be successful you have to make ethical choices." Others, like freshman Sarah Anderson, learned from Kuhse that, "money doesn't define wealth." Senior Paul Kennedy even fook Kuhse's advice to 'question things' right on the spot, asking about the speaker, "How much did we pay him?" Del Dios Bar & Grill o @ 11:30 am Closed Tuesdays 760-489-4800 wvw.deldioscouatrv.store.com TAKE AWAY T AND ?HETRE STILL WELL ARMED . i ^ ^ ^ ^ S ^ t e ^ ^ M f ffl - t^V-,' I S „.Jift4 V^jjrT . . nKHBlK S PECIAL F ORCES IS AS MUCH A BOUT BRAINS AS IT IS ABOUT BRAWN. Of all the tools that make a Soldier in the Army's Special Forces so superior, it's his mind that is'his greatest asset. Special Forces Soldiers use intelligence, resourcefulness and tenacity so they can adapt to any situation. They are one of the most respected and unique fighting forces anywhere. To find out more, go to SF.GOARMY.COM or call 1-800-USA-ARMY. When: 9AM-5PM, M ONDAY-FRIDAY Where: U .S. 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The rain came pouring down halfway through the class, tapping on the roof and echoing through the gym, adding percussion to the dance music playing over the speakers. While waiting for class to start, I asked Muslin what motivated her to come out Saturday morning for boot camp. "I want to look good for spring break," said Muslin, who is a senior at Cal State San Marcos. Like a lot of women, Muslin was motivated by a certain swimsuit. "Spring break is in two weeks and I'm going to Florida." For Muslin, fitness is just a part of life and she works out regularly not only to look good, but also to stay healthy. "I try to work out three times a week, but as a biology major, it's hard to find the time," says Muslin. Boot Camp is a somewhat misleading title for what the class actually was. The style of the class resembled boot camp drills, but Bengtson's instruction was nothing like that of a sergeant. She was an encouraging and energetic coach, and the girls responded well to her teaching methods. Even though Muslin and Robinson were clearly no strangers to strenuous exercise, Bengtson managed to put together a challenging workout that combined a variety of techniques including palates and yoga. "I'm not sore now, but I'm sure I will be by tomorrow," said Muslin after class. SWIM INSTRUCTORS!!! $11.00-$17.00 per hour Call (760) 744-SWIM Egg Donors Needed Immediately H elp M ake D reams C ome T rue a nd E arn $ 5,000 a nd U p (traorcteryWConceptions X*tpi*f achieve ¿«Iwwutauuy 3U*utU P leas« vfsit o ur W eilpte a t w ww.extraconceptionf.com or c ell t oll-free at (800) $70-1837 f or more d etails THE PRIDE U lV-L/U Tough Girls; Lisa Bengtson, Katrena Robinson and Anna Muslin Photo by Natasha Heckendorn Bengtson hopes to make organized fitness classes a monthly, or even weekly, event. "Now is the time to generate interest. Classes create a motivating environment and teach exercises that people can incorporate into their own work out," said Bengtson, who is also the fitness and wellness coordinator at Cal State San Marcos. "Now is the time to learn how to exercise safely and effectively. It's not about doing 500 sit ups; it's about having a quality work out that you enjoy. It's about progressing slowly so that you stay with it. My goal is to provide a variety of fitness activities for all levels." The classes offered at the Field House are free and open to all Cal State San Marcos students. Students don't need to sign up or bring any special equipment unless specified by the class. For more information about upcoming events, visit the website, stop by the Field House, or call Bengtson directly at x7407. She is available Monday thru Friday and sometimes on Saturdays for any fitness or wellness concerns. 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(7G0)-740-2595 © Escondido Hablamos Espaflol * El Norte Pkwy <0 £ m tN March 2 0-23 2006-2007 ASI Board of D irector^ V OTE O NLINE TODAY AT HTTP://LYNX.CSUSM.EDU/VO- �SPORTS Jock Talk With Josh: student run radio THE PRIDE Tuesday, March 21, 2006 BY JOSH SANDOVAL Special to The Pride Since this is a commuter campus, I can picture this scene in every vehicle converging on Twin Oaks Valley Road; your favorite beverage in the cup holder, cell phone on your lap, running late to class and your radio bumpin' with tunes or tailk. Being a sports freak, I jump around from the Scott & BR show on 1090AM to Dan Patrick on ESPN Radio to Jim Rome, and for a little variety, I tune into Howard Stern on Sirius Radio. Everybody has a favorite show that they listen to, but wouldn't it be awesome if your favorite show came from a CSUSM student-operated radio station? Well, I am trying my best to make that a reality. Right now I am leading a group that is researching the possibility of creating a radio station for the campus. This is an idea that has been talked about on this campus for some time now, but nothing has been done thus far. Last semester I was sitting in class when my buddy Blake Brewer asked the question, "Why don't we have a campus radio station?" My answer was that this campus is still so new that there are still a lot of things that need to be established. In recent years, CSUSM has expanded enormously. When I started here in Fall 2003, the library was a little hole in the wall located in Craven Hall because the Kellogg Libaray wasn't completed. Also, a big pile of dirt stood in place of where Markstein Hall is now located. The development that makes me the happiest, of course, is that before Dr. Stephen Nichols became athletic director, I never thought I would be able to attend a CSUSM college baseball, softball, or soccer game, but next school year I will. Those things clearly didn't just happen over night. It took a long process and I am sure this radio station project will also take some time. That is the problem that I am facing. The individuals involved in this project are all graduating within a year. My fear is that this project will die once the five of us graduate and all of the work that we have done will go by the wasyside. With that said, if there are any motivated first-year or secondyear students that are interested in participating in this project-, don't hesitate to e-mail me at sando026@csusm.edu, or stop me on campus because even if I can'tfinishthis project, I want to see it get done. Imagine what a campus radio station could do for CSUSM. Take, for example, what "The Pride" has done for the students. This paper has given the students a voice regarding a wide array of topics. It has also provided opportunity for many of the writers. Former Ombudsman and editor-in-chief, Michael Dolan, now works for the local newspaper, "Today's Local News", in San Marcos. Myself, I have been writing for the "San Diego Union-Tribune" for over two years now. Some of my buddies in the radio industry got their start at college radio stations. The new host of Jammin' Z90's morning show, Chino, got his start at Palomar College. Tre, another host at Z90, got his start at Cal State Northridge. Also, my buddy DJ Todd E. Todd from Z90 started at KCR, the SDSU radio station. A radio station would also help out other departments on campus. Imagine our sports teams having an outlet by which games could be broadcasted, or imagine campus events being recognized all around the world. The campus got notoriety during the Michael Moore situation a while back, but how often do you find yourself explaining that there is a CSU campus in North County, San Diego? I must stress the fact that I am not looking for people who want to be on air. That time will come, but there is still a ton of research that needs to be done and then implementation of that research. Two weeks ago I met with Jonathan Poullard, Dean of Students, and I think he hit the nail on the head regarding this project. He says that this university provides opportunity for those that want to build and create something. Once again, e-mail me at sando026@csusm.edu if you are interested in making this dream a reality. Who knows, maybe the next Jim Rome or Howard Stern is a CSUSM student. BY DUSTIN FRANKS Pride Staff Writer The CSUSM Surf Team's A Team fought its way to a 7th place finish last Friday, March 10, at the NSSA State Championships at Churches State Beach in San Clemente, earning them a spot to compete in the coveted National Championships in June. Cold rain and wind beat down hard on the contest site Friday, making the conditions nearly impossible to deal with. The NSSA College Season, already plagued with poor surf this year, was forced to run the contest. The previous event scheduled last month for Santa Barbara's Campus Point had been called off due to poor surfing conditions. With zero swell in the water, the line-up looked fit for a waterskiing competition. While the State Championship at least had something to ride, the stormy conditions made it tough for surfers to find decent waves to ride. Unlike most sports where the playingfieldis even, with surfing, better waves offer the opportunity for higher points. Few good waves were to be found on Friday, and those who were lucky enough tofindthem usually advanced on. College teams from up and down the California coast toughed it out and made do with what they had to work with, though. Competitors and spectators alike huddled under the scaffolding and few tents that hadn't been blown away with the wind, hiding from the rain and cold. They showed how tough the sport can be and braved heats throughout the day in the jumbled up, chest-high, freezing surf. The Cougar's 7th place finish was fueled by standout performances from Sean Hastings and Lucas Dalager who advanced through heats and racked up points all the way up to the Quarter Finals. The top CSUSM placing was earned by Kevin Onizuka, who made it all the way to the finals in the Bodyboard division, placing 4th in the Final. The team will bring the heat, and compete in one more event rescheduled for Huntington Beach's Ninth Street on May 13 to determine their overall season standing. The A team's spot is now secured for Nationals, but will duke it out to try and up their overall ranking for the season. The B team's spot for the National Championships is up in the air, and could have a shot, based upon their result at the next contest. The surf team encourages Cougars to spend a day at the beach and show their school spirit by rooting the team on. 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Although the girl phrased her argument politely, a member of the audience behind her remarked that "she was ignorant," while another audience member similarly insulted her and forced the student to leave the auditorium. Following the exit of this student, about 10-15 fellow students got up and left, without comment. BY MATTHEW SCHRAMM Pride Staff Writer Freedom of expression and intellectual discourse was stifled Thursday night, March 16, in Markstein 125, as polite debate was exchanged for insults and intolerance. The fireworks at the forum on the situation in Iraq erupted shortly after questions started being taken by the speaker and Iraqi journalist Faiz AlAraji. Although many students simply agreed with Al-Araji's position and comments, or asked for further expansion on topics she had touched upon, a few students attempted to engage Al-Araji in polite The question is: What happened on Thursday night that audience members at a Cal State San Marcos forum felt it necessary to insult their fellow peers? Why were those students who had a differing view of the situation in Iraq not allowed to speak or ask questions? Wasn't that what the forum was all about? Instead of the exodus of the 10 or 15 students that left, why didn't one of the several teachers in the room get up and ask the few audience members who were being insulting toward those asking questions of a differing view point to leave? The event ended with a round of applause, after which Al-Araji referenced back to the Jordanian student's remarks. Comparing the Jordanian girl to Iraqis who support the current U.S. occupation, Al-Araji noted that "there are people like that in every war," or in other words, calling the girl, a student at CSUSM, a traitor. The lecture on Thursday night was interesting and illuminating, yet it was also biased and one-sided. The forum was supposed to be a presentation of new ideas and differing cultural perspectives, yet because of the actions of some, the forum failed on both accounts. The question remains: what happened to respect and the free exchange of ideas March 16, in Markstein Hall? Robbins Report: 'Dude looks like a lady 9 BY JASON ROBBINS Special to The Pride Okay, you're going to think that you hate me, but read the whole thing. Did you hear about the upcoming "Drag Show" event on campus? Yeah, they're describing it as a "celebration of professional and local drag stars." First off, understand that I have no clue as to what this celebration will entail and that I'm a proponent of gay rights and same-sex marriage. I have papers to prove it. "Jason, why do you complain about stuff that you're not interested in?" "Why don't you just leave people alone?" They're legitimate questions. In this case, you can bl ame someone else (at least partially). Earlier in the semester, one of my professors joked about how they shove diversity down our throats at CSUSM. This professor went on to explain that diversity is useful, noting that no single group's experience is the source of all knowledge. As much sense as the professor made, I was still shocked. This marked thefirsttime that I've ever heard a professor question the bearings of our ship. 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Spring Break' in Southern California BY ANDREW RUISENO Pride Staff Writer The time of year all college students look forward to is upon us, and no, we are not talking about graduation ... it is this year's spring break! Sure, you may be graduating this May, and for many this means entering the real world, so all the more reason to have one last carefree celebration as a college student. For those of you students who will not be graduating in the spring, this is your week to forget about the trials and tribulations school seems to bring with it. However, if you do not have the airline tickets or the unlimited budget most would love to have on this down time, here are some local ways to spend your spring break in the state that many college students flock to from around the country. Spring break is upon us for the Cai State San Marcos student body and here are some options for those of you who have to stay local in a big way. San Diego is the place to be, so it is not going to be hard finding what to do but rather which event to choose. Belmont Park itself has more to offer than its Giant Dipper rollercoaster; it offers a nice day at the beach with that special someone or friends with arcades and water sport rentals. Mission Beach offers a great night life, as well, with restaurants, bars and clubs. If you happen to stop by the local 21 and up spot Plum Crazy, which pulls in a younger college age crowd, be sure to ask for the 911. The 911, according to signonsandiego.com, is the house specialty which consists of 23 ounces of seven different liquors that resembles a fruit punch. Another spot is Sea World, which is $53 per adult. It may sound terribly cliché, but who doesn't love getting splashed òr least watching people getting splashed by the 10,000-pound killer whale Shamu? Plus, it is a good way to kill an afternoon just walking around eating and making fun of the tourists while you take pictures of every event, including your kisses with dolphins (it could happen). Or if Sea World is not what you would consider a good time, there is always the San Diego Museum of Art, where walking and looking at known art works can be fulfilling and relaxing under the California sun. The San Diego Zoo also offers more attractions then one can visit in just one afternoon. With the exhibits and shows, the San Diego Zoo is truly a place to explore for $32 per adult ticket. For the crowd of Cai State San Marcos students that are under 21, there is no need to just drive down to Tijuana; there Chocolate Porter BY MATTHEW SCHRAMM smooth, the Bayhawk porter has Pride Staff Writer strong flavors, especially that While there are a number of of toasted malts, yet has a mild new and growing microbreweries aftertaste. 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Available b rown/coffee in 22 oz. bottles, color, the ChocBayhawk Chocolate Porter has olate Porter can a light aroma of be found in such chocolate and stores as Bevermalts that is ages and More, complemented Photo by Matthew Schramm ^ W ell a s O n t a p , with a brownalong with other ish head upon pouring a glass. B ayhawk brews, in CaliAn American porter, the taste of fornia and a few other southwestthe Bayhawk Chocolate Porter ern states. For more information is that of a typical dark beer, yet on Chocolate Porter and other with hints of roasted coffee and Bayhawk brews visit, their webchocolate. Surprisingly light and site at www.bayhawkales.com. Photo courtesy of David Gatley are places in San Diego for you, too. Lestat's Coffeehouse is this writer's personal favorite. According to signonsadiego.com, Lestat's Coffeehouse was named after the famed brat prince vampire character from Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles (most notable for the novel "Interview with the Vampire"). Not only do you get gourmet coffee, but a range of gourmet desserts and salads and sandwiches. Not to mention Lestat's Coffeehouse also has a form of entertainment every nigtt, whether i tis a rock band or comedian. Soma is also a good all-ages venue to watch bands play, and this spring break be sure to catch Bleeding Through on March 31 and the punk band Subhumans on April L For those of you who are over 21, there are all the usual suspects for this spring break. The Beauty Bar, according to signonsandiego.com, is one place where it asks "the beautiful people ... the hip ones anyway ... out to play in city heights." The Beauty Bar is a chic location for the San Diego crowd who is into fashion, cocktails, and a 6 dollar manicure while you drink. In Hillcrest, Hamburger Mary's offers a good time for Gays, Lesbians and friends of the community on Sunday nights. This spring break if you are staying in San Diego, do not get disappointed; there is so much to do here, all you have to do is decide where and when, and what next. The Palomar Collage GEAR UP Program Is looking for outgoing and onorgotlc students who are seeking a leadership role. We're currently accepting applications for the following positions: Tutor/Mentors (Provide academic assistance in-class and after school» Office Assistants (Perform computer work« data analysis, phones, planning/organizing) Program Assistants (Assist with evening and weekend programs/trips; activity planning) Hare's what you can expect as a Palomar College GEAR UP em ployee: k mmmmmmm, " 'My0 ahhetiZW (wwagior WÍW * Excellent direct experience for future teachers/educators • Give back to your community and younger students • Work in San Marcos or Vista Middle/High Schools • Participate in fun activities, events, and field trips • Start working right away ($ for the holidays) • Get great work experience for your resume * $9,00 per hour, starting salary • Or, volunteer/serve! Bùsw^WmàÊÊmÊ^ massa • getomiHe ptjii t he Mexican ft/ H House Wen Drinks $2.50 ** % F or I nformation o n h o w t o a pply^ c o n t a c t s \1 1020 W San Marcos Blvd 44.7550 laplayacantina.com 760 744 CONTACT: Joe Vasquez, Outreach Coordinator (760) 290-2526 JVasquez@palomar.edu Calvin One Deer Gavin, Director (760) 290-2521 onedeer@palomar.edu �1,2006 8 Tuesday, March 21, 2006 /AT P C J-^ & E Controversial cartoon brings life to race relations BYRACHELL REYES Pride Staff Writer This season on Aaron McGruder's "The Boondocks," an episode was dedicated to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He was alive, but old. He wasn't quite the hero that we remember, but America wasn't quite the place that he expected after 40 years. At the end of that episode, Dr. King gave an incredible speech and moved to Canada. "The Boondocks" is not the typical cartoon. It incorporates Photo courtesy of Cartoon Network Japanese anime with adult-oriented language and humor. According to Boondockstv. com, McGruder's series was originally a comic strip in an independent newspaper. The comic strip has become a huge success and is now published in over 150 newspapers and magazines. In November 2005, the cartoon premiered on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim. The series follows two African-American brothers, Huey and Riley Freeman, who were adopted by their Granddad. Their Granddad took the inner-city kids and moved them to white suburbia. There is no plot, just their everyday life. Many of the storylines are about race relations. Rather than completely focusing on racism, the show also touches on biracial identity, political values, and inner-city hardships. Huey, the cartoon's protagonist, wants to fix the problems with Afriean-Americans. He knows that racism exists, but not everyone around him does. Huey's younger brother Riley, on the other hand, is one of those people who are oblivious. There's nothing new about the story that many people have not heard about or experienced. But "The Boondocks" does bring something new to the table: The characters use the 'N-word' so freely. Yes, Huey, the ten-year old, uses the word on a daily basis. Yes, Granddad and his friend, Ruckus, use the word to describe every black man on the show. And yes, Dr. King used it in his incredible speech. Some people mayfindit offensive; others will say it's keeping it real. One episode of "The Boondocks" will not only make you laugh, it will make you think. The content is fresh and the mes- THE PRIDE sage of each storyline will give you a whole new perspective. If you can bear to stay awake on Sunday nights, be sure to catch "The Boondocks" on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim at 11 Photo courtesy of Cartoon Network p.m. It's worth the 30 minutes of entertainment. If you can't get enough of McGruder's animated series, read his cartoon strip every day on boondockstv.com. 'Black. White.' brings new color to television BY AMANDA KEELEY Pride Staff Writer "Black. White." is not only a new show on FX, but a social experiment. Airing on Wednesday nights at 10:00p.m, executive producers R.J Cutler and Ice Cube take viewers on a journey that explores the subtleties of racism in America. "Everybody thinks of a Klan man standing with a shotgun, yelling, 'Keep it white.' Everybody is worried about the guy with the black power, leather jacket on, Afro ... worried about those kinds of people and not really knowing that racism is not just the obvious," said Ice Cube, according to the associated press. The show follows two families, both middle-class and with educated parents, but one family is black and one family is white. Thanks to Hollywood makeup artists, the families change races by air brushing, skin paint, and wigs. Then the families switch roles for the six weeks of produc- tion, immersing themselves in each other's culture. For example, Rose, the 18 year old daughter of the white family, joins a young black poetry group, and Brian, the father of the black family, gets a job as a b artender at a bar that consists of predominately white c ustomers. The family lives in the same household with Photo courtesy of FX networks each other for the whole process, which gives both families an opportunity to discuss their experiences in each other's skin. According to Latimes.com, Oprah Winfrey was quoted as saying that 'Black. White.' was a "groundbreaking documentary series." Some may agree that the show has potential to open dialogue about the issues of race that still persist today, but others may take the show as not such a great idea. "Black. White." has been criticized as being an unscripted reality show rather than a documentary. According to Latimes.com, journalist and cultural critic Nelson George believes the series could potentially aggravate racial tensions, particularly in L.A., rather than leading to more understanding. Tensions have run high at times in the families' household as the black parents do not feel as though the white parents are getting what the experience is trying to show them while the white parents feel at times that the black parents are waiting for them, to say or do something wrong. It seems, so far anyway, that the children are learning the most from the experiment. According to an article by Chip Crews from Washingtonpost.com, "Nick (son of the black family) and Rose (daughter of the white family) suggest that people their age tend to base their opinions of others on the individual rather than on skin color. Unlike their fathers, they're neither smug nor mired in anger, and they're far quicker to learn." Like any controversial topic, the show has come with mixed reviews. Regardless of criticisms, the show is stirring up dialogue, which is a start at accomplishing what the creators set out to do. According to AllHipHop.com, Ice Cube said," 'Black. White.' will force people to challenge themselves and really examine where we stand in terms of race in this country." Amanda Bynes is 'The Man' <f§. » m BY RACHEL CARRIE WANN Pride Staff Writer While the works of William Shakespeare have been presented on the big screen many times over for the young adult and teen audience in recent years, never before has the gender-bending comedy of "Twelfth Night" been given such an innocent yet comedie modern twist. While the tragic "O", and teen comedy "Ten Things I Hate About You" helped introduce a younger audience to some of Shakespeare's finest, those remakes of "Othello" and "Taming of The Shrew" lack the endearing nature of She's The Man. The plot here brings the protagonist, aptly named Viola after "Twelfth Night's" leading lady, to assume the role of her look-a-like brother Sebastian, in order to continue her high school Photos courtesy of Dreamworks soccer career at a new school after her girls' soccer program is cancelled. The resemblance to "Bend It Like Beckham" ends there, and the familiar Mean Girls-esque high school mentality prevails as a complicated love triangle ensues. However, this exceptionally twisted knot of unrequited love hilariously features the beautiful Olivia who finds herself attracted to Sebastian, who really is Viola posing as Sebastian, who has already fallen for the devastatingly attractive Duke (yes, named after Duke Orsino of the original) who loves Olivia... and then we're back to Sebastian, who neither Duke or Olivia knows is really Viola. Phew! Amanda Bynes shines here as both the adorable Viola and the chubby-cheeked Sebastian, playing up her faux masculinity. While not entirely convincing as a boy, the slapstick humor that comes into play whenever genders are swapped is predictable, yet still likeable enough to keep an audience pleasantly amused. Certainly not on<e of the finest films of 2006, "She's The Man" can at least promise a handful of laughs from the lighthearted, if not goofy, humor from Amanda Bynes. This should come as no surprise to those who are familiar with Bynes' comedic beginnings on Nickelodeon. Bynes prevails in her dual roles, captivating almost every scene, and her dorky cuteness practically overshadows the lackluster of her supporting cast of unknowns, enough so as to keep those at least moderately familiar with Shakespeare's original works sufficiently entertained.. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Associated Students (ASI) elections LGBT service awards spring 2006 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/52b44056e047f1bd53029ee138ee09cf.pdf fd95dbab0b61ca93ba0fd804c2d5ffa4 PDF Text Text TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 28,2006 www.csusm.edu/pride VOL. X V N 0.7 Good research, good results BY PIYAMAS SABLAN Pride Staff Writer The annual student research competition will be held on March 3 in University Hall, highlighting the academic research of Cal State San Marcos's students. The competition is from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., pending the amount of entries per room. According to Linda Collins, administrative support coordinator for the office of graduate studies and research, due to the amount of entries, the competition has been split into three categories and the competi- Photo c ourtesy or C anes Bar and G rill Just one of many reasons to make Spring Fling at Canes a new tradition. New traditions at a new venue Spring Fling hopes to warm things up dance," said Tanja Schroeder, director of Annual Events and Traditions, when asked why We are hosting a spring homecoming event. Due to BY KAYÔNNI WILLIAMS the huge success of the Masquerade Pride Staff Writer Ball hosted in the fall, Associated ASI welcomes a new tradition to Students, Inc. introduces a new tracampus life by hosting Cal State San dition to the legacy of campus events Marcos's first Spring Fling home- offered in spring. "The people at Canes were eager to coming event at Canes Bar and Grill in Mission Beach on Friday, March work with us and accommodate us, 10. and they have good food on their menu "It's about time we had a spring for the event," mentioned Schroeder. Slimming down parking A noticeably smaller Parking Lot H BY LISA LANDERS Pride Staff Writer With last semester's Masquerade Ball being held at the Hard Rock Café in La Jolla and the upcoming Spring Fling being hosted in Mission Beach, some students are questioning why more North County venues are not being offered instead. "Ifwe ate going to put a lot ofmoney and effort into a dance, we should do it all in style! It's fun to go outside of where we hang out all day for LGRLÍ Club Sèe News FACULTY/STAFF PARKING ONLY P w l h X^gtfgj Open for business Faculty and students move into new Markstein hall BY DAVID BAUER Special to The Pride Through the assistance of the union, adjunct professors were able to negotiate these sixteen spots for themselves. Adjunct professors are required to purchase parking permits at full price; however, through this new policy, these professors are able to take advantage of parking privileges at no extra At the beginning of the Spring 2006 semester, Markstein Hall, the new four-story building housing the College of Business Administration, practically 'appeared out of thin air,' according to many students. What was once a tangled mass of steel girders and plastic cover sheets last year has been replaced by a bustling collection of professor's and department's offices with stylish, modern classrooms. It's sudden, and to some, unexpected appearance was followed by a flurry of gossip and nay-saying rumors by staff and students, some of whom had still heard little or no official news about the new building. During the fall 2005 semester, many students remained unaware, or at least unmoved, by the large and active construction See PARKING, page 3 See BUSINESS, page 5 mmo mim$pmxtmMmm ' irsoi m*im m^^^w « S j -«^ggj ÍifMMkriÉíiiÉil láiíiniiíaii í " T T T I — T |ïïiflTn 11 ~ W mmm. B S t t ifTiiTI iMTfWWW III Photo by L isa L anders / The Pride Lot H converted of 16 general spaces into 2-hour faculty/staff parking spaces. Censorship atThePride? Mardi Gras PAGE 6 * JB See RESEARCH, page 4 c vc 21113 ( a ) professors who teach at multiple universities or community colleges. Typically, Cal State San Marcos adjunct professors only teach one class at a time, making parking an inconvenient task for an hour andfifteenminutes of instruction. These spaces are helping to alleviate that inconvenience and designated parking to accommodate their schedules. iB 9 Photo c ourtesy of L inda C ollins ^AUO FACUtTY/SWf P R I REQUIRE^ 9 9 M P * / E MT 2 H O U R L IMIT \ j^iB Several participants of last year's research competition • •SKI 'Curious George" reveiiv See Opinions See Features PAGE 2 Br i RESERVED ¡ Éioií" •i»' J. See SPRING FLING, page 4 MÊÊÈËÊfcfmÊSffl mmám-JW^ Sixteen previously designated general parking spaces have been converted to shortterm faculty/staff parking to accommodate adjunct professors, reducing parking availability for students behind Markstein Hall. The general parking spaces became noticeably smaller on Friday, Feb. 17, reserving 16 new spaces for faculty and staff. The posted green signs read: Reserved, Faculty/Staff Parking Only, however, these new spaces are not intended for extended time periods; each space has a two-hour parking time limit. The newly designated spaces were created for the adjunct faculty, according to the department of Parking and Transportation Services. Adjunct faculty members are Bp^ J ^ G H e P K I The Pride See A & E PAGE 9 PAGE 11 �LGBTA keeps a low profile on campus Editorial Staff Staff Writers Editor in Chief Patrick B» Long Summer Connery Dustin Franks Alexander Garin Managing Editor Matthew Schramm Business Manager Da^dOatley H eckenten Antoinette Johnson AmandaKeeiey News E4itor C hristine Vaughan Features Editor Zaehary J. Simon A&E Editor Sports Editor JenniferKellogg Lisa Landers LoraPainter Rachell Reyes Karin Reyes Katrena Robinson Katie Rowe Irla Young Andrew Ruiseno Advisor Cindy Hanson Piyamas Sabían Jon Thompson Jenny Nguyen Kayonni Williams All opinions and letters to the editor, published in The Pride, represent the opinions of the author; and do not necessarily represent t ie views of The Pride, or of California State University San Mareos. represent BY NATASHA HECKENDORN Pride Staff Writer Interest groups on campus, especially minority groups, need student support, due to speculations that Cal State San Marcos ' could be at risk of acquiring the reputation for being a narrowminded campus that engages in hate crimes and discrimination. The Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender and Allies , Student Organization keeps a low profile to avoid risks of being further alienated from campus life. The LGBTA has been active on campus for about three years and has about approximately five to ten active members. Even for a smaller campus,fiveactive members is noticeably low. One explanation for this lack of participation, according to the LGBTA members, is due to many students, who identify or associate with the LGBTA, feeling reluctant to 'come out' to other students. "Our campus is not a safe space to be out," said Anne Els- bree, faculty advisor for LGBTA. notice that an event like a mock Students may be creating a hos- gay wedding would be considtile environment without even ered more hazardous than a gun realizing it, commented Elsbree. fair. According to Lieutenant Doug "Comments like, 'that's so gay,' Miller, however, this isn't necesare hurtful to gay students." "Even the faculty can be part sarily true. "We evaluate each event priof the problem," added Cynthia marily by P alucios, whether or vice presinot alcodent of the hol will LBGTA. be served, D espite how many p erceived people are resistance, coming, even from and what other kind of campus event it is," o rganizasaid Miller. tions, the It's a judgLGBTA ment call, Photo by Natasha Heckendorn / The Pride c ontinues the to put on LBGTA Student Organization, Dr. Anne but events like Rene Elsbree, Faculty Advisor left), group that a Drag King Cynthia Palucios, Vice Presdient (r 9ht), s p o n s o r s the event and Queen Albert Gengaling, President (center doesn't Show on March 20 at the Clarke Field affect its rating,' according to House, and a mock gay wedding Miller. ceremony celebrated on April 3. As for hate crimes on campus, By his understanding, LBGTA "we haven't really had any," said President Albert Gengaling takes Miller. There have been three incidents involving minority groups in the last two years, all recorded as 'minor'.'The most recent was written in ink in a men's restroom. It is still unclear what the vandal meant by the words, "sauce bag". Another incident was afightin the parking lot of a Women's Studies dance that took place almost a year ago. The LGBTA's banner was also stolen. Other than these reported incidents, the University Police Department does not have an extensive record of hate crimes committed on campus. While the LGBTA students may feel uncomfortable on campus, there haven't been any official threats. "I don't have any reason to believe that LGBTA students are at a higher risk of mistreatment, however, if anyone has something to report, we'd gladly take it," said Miller. Perhaps awareness is as much a factor as reluctance, suggests CSUSM student, Heather McKown. "I've never heard of it(LGBTA), but I would definitely go to a gender bender." Fighting childhood obesity CSUSM and Tri-City offer seminar on health epidemic BY LORA PAINTER Pride Staff Writer Teaming up with Tri-City Medical Center, Cal State San / the • editors Marcos introduces a free educashould include an address, tional seminar focusing on the telephone number, e-mail widening of Americans' girths and the struggle to prevent childhood obesity. may be edited for grammar The seminar will be hosted on and length. Letters should March 8 from 3-5 p.m. at the Tribe under 3W words and sub- City Medical Center, in Oceansmitted via electronic mail ide, and lead by experts from to pride@csusm.edu, rather Cal State San Marcos and the than to the individual editors* Tri-City Medical Group. HighofTbePriás nM' lighting nutrition, health, and socialrisks,The Childhood Obeto print anonymous letters. sity Seminar will take place in Display and classi- Assembly Rooms 1, 2, and 3, at ííed.. advertising i p The Pride the hospital. The Childhood Obesity Semishoidd not lié c onsto^i as l i e nar recognizes the partnership endorsement or investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. The Pride reserves the right to reject any advertising. between the Tri-City Hospital and the College of Health and Human Services, at Cal State San Marcos, and their efforts to provide quality educational programs to the community. Dr. Kara Witzke, department chair of Kinesiology at Cal State San Marcos, and Dr. Alice R. Wiedenhoff, clinical psychologist with Tri-City's North County Child Study Center, will lead the seminar. Topics of discussion will include the childhood obesity epidemic and the long term problems associated with it. "Childhood obesity, its prevalence, its impact on individuals and families, and specific strategies to combat and prevent it" will be thoroughly discussed in the seminar, according to Dr. Witzke. "The seminar will be a great opportunity [for students] to hear current, relevant information, network with a local area hospital, andfindout what they can do to help," added Dr. Witzke. Dr. Witzke recently joined CSUSM's Kinesiology Department with previous experience as an associate professor in the Department of Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science at Norfolk State University in Virginia. She is an expert in health issues among older adults and specific ethnic groups. She also has worked internationally and taught at the University of Guam. Dr. Alice R. Wiedenhoff specializes in children/adolescents with developmental and behavioral disorders including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Tourette Disorder, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, to name a few. Dr. Wiedenhoff has over 27 years experience in the field of child psychology and is the current director of the North County Child Study Center. 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This semester the Human The club hosts lectures on Development Club is sponsor- campus and participates in ing a series of events to pro- many activities in San Marcos vide a supportive environment and coastal communities to get to give the members of the club students involved and exposed opportunities to explore the to career directions, and to options of the Human Develop- give them the chance to netment Field. work with professors and the "We are the students of today local organizations or busiand the leaders of tomorrow," nesses. Collaboratively, ASI said Michael Engels. is involved with most of the The club meets one consecu- events the Human Developtive Wednesday and Thursday ment Club sponsors. every month, to discuss and This semester's events are plan events. The membership organized by theme. Each month requirements include attend- emphasizes one of the areas of ing at least two events and/or the Human Development major meetings each year. There are exploring topics with different no club dues and anyone can events. Topics include: counjoin the club; however, much of seling, child services, gerontol- dents, Lot H was full to capacity and many drivers were following students in their vehicles, cost. The changes to Lot H have hoping to snag the spaces about left students with twenty-percent to become unoccupied, asking fewer choices for parking, and an any student on foot: "are you increased number of students will leaving?" Alarmingly, though, have to find other alternatives or on this same Thursday afternoon, there were only about four fight for what remains. On Thursday, Feb. 23, during spaces, of the sixteen reserved, prime 'parking time for stu- actually occupied by either the faculty or staff vehicles. The question then remains, why are the sixteen reserved as opposed to six, eight, or ten? Siimmer Study Abroad! "The faculty would like the Spain Mexico whole lot to be for them," said J iily 2 2-Aug 1 9 M ay 29-J*m 2 3 Head Student of Parking and Transportation Services, Anika I NFORMATION M EETINGS Holmes. Holmes suggested that • H on F eb 27 at 9:00 A MinUNIV449 the reason faculty would prefer « T hur Mar 9 at 9:00 AM in U NW 449 Lot H be strictly reserved for fac« Wed M at 15 at 2:30 FM in ACD 111 ulty and staff is due to concern « T ue Mar 21 at 4:30 PM in ACD 111 PARKING,frompage 1 ogy, and health. Counseling was selected for the month of February, thefirstmonth of the series, because a majority of the Human Development majors have an emphasis in counseling. The free lectures that the club sponsors are designed to show students their career options, and to help direct them through their necessary steps. The events are typically either fundraisers or activities designed to contribute to a community. Some of the events include the MS walk, the Nami walk, volunteering for North County Life Line, and team building exercises at a ropes course in Big Bear. The club is also looking into volunteering at The Woman's Resource Center in Oceanside, and hopes to give a about students speeding through Lot E in order to make it to the back lot, Lot H. The Parking and Transportation Service Office, which is located in the middle of both Lot E and H, have seen pedestrians nearly hit and have witnessed intense disputes over parking. With an increased number of spots taken away from the students, many anticipate that even more competition over what little parking is now available to students. "They're slowly kicking us all out to the dirt lot," said Gal State San Marcos student, Brittany Thomas. Another CSUSM student, Kristina Moore, expressed her disapproval stating, "The faculty have a whole other lot, Lot E, and it's never full." Spanish language courses Earn 5-6 units of transfer credit Live with a Homestay Family Universidad Internacional, Cuemavaca, Mexico $2,16042,300 plus airfare Universidad de Valladelid Valladolid, Spain $2,375 plus airfare g a r a^s m u oboà eu ^ Office o f University Global Affairs Craven 5211 Del Dios B ar & G rill (3 portion of their income to the center. Professor Socials are one of the club's regular activities aimed at giving students the opportunity to develop relationships with their professors. These luncheons are so successful that other majors are planning to adopt them. "One of the best aspects of the Human development major is the relationships students develop with their professors," said Christine Cura. "It's important to be well rounded, and this club provides that," said Engels. For additional information about the club and their upcoming events, visit their website at www.csusm.edu/human_development/Hdclub.html. through Möndiy' @ 11:30 am Closed Tuesdays 7 60-489-4800 www.dcWkiScouBtnstore.com A id f or C SUSM BY JON THOMPSON Pride Staff Writer Red Line Towing has been contracted to provide Cal State San Marcos motorists with a stranded driver service,* for the campus's various parking lots. For aflatdiscounted fee of $25 dollars, students can receive help with vehicle unlocks, dead batteries, and spare tire mountings. By contacting University Police, through either any campus phone, or using the blue emergency phones which are always a direct line to campus police, located in every parking lot, students can be connected with Red Line Towing. Red Line will respond promptly to the parking lot within approximately 20 minutes. Students will have to decide for themselves the value of this service, due to the large fee of $25 for simpler services like unlocking a vehicle. Nonetheless, if a student is running late and lacks both the capacity and desire to change your spare or jump a battery, $25 is a small price to pay. "I don't think I would ever personally use the service, while my girlfriend will no doubt be calling regularly," said student Anthony Calloway. He continued to say that "If she (Calloway's girlfriend) spent $25 getting Red Line to unlock her doors, instead of calling me for her spares, I think ! would be a little upset at her wasting the money." "Red Line Towing has not been placed on any type of retainer fee paid by the university; this is just the best deal we found for students, after we shopped around for services in the area," mentioned Lieutenant Doug Miller of the University Police Department. Students should keep in mind that the person receiving the services will befinanciallyresponsible for all work done, at the time services are rendered. So far, there has been a negative response from students concerning the sixteen spots now designated for the faculty and staff. Despite the negative remarks, Holmes remains hopeful for the future. By Fall 2006, there will be a new lot added next to Lot H and it will be general parking for students. Eventually, Campus View Drive, the street leading to Lot E, will continue south, wrapping behind the faculty parking lot. "The new lot will be called Lot F, and it will include about 1500 new spaces," said Holmes. She also added that students will have to go through that new lot in order to gain access to Lot H. Drivers will not be able to access Lot H through Lot E. Hopefully, this new change will not be a huge inconvenience for students, especially those who are night students, added Holmes. 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In the past, dances have been hosted at the Escondido Center for Performing Arts as well as Pechanga Casino, but when planning for this years' event, Schroeder anticipated that it would be fun to party in a 'club-like' venue rather than a formal one. "Hard Rock Café was fun, but the maximum capacity is 50," said Schroeder. "Canes has the same kind of environment and vibe as Hard Rock Café, yet Canes holds up to 800 people." The Spring Fling is free to CSUSM students with a valid student ID, courtesy of ASI funding. Guests are welcome to attend for a nominal fee of $5. All attendees must obtain tickets in advance to attend, since tickets will not be sold or available at the door. "Students are advised to get their tickets ASAP," suggested Schroeder. The last day to get tickets is Thursday, March 9, at 4:00 p.m. "It is important for students to know the name on the ticket must match an ID RESEARCH,frompage 1 tion will be held simultaneously in three separate rooms. Biological research and other sciences will be held in UNIV 257, psychology in UNIV 237, and all other presentations in UNIV 373. Judges are chosen based on their areas of expertise, aligning judges appropriately with the subject matter in the projects, said Collins. Immediately after the competition, the judges will compile scores and select finalists, which will be announced on March 6. CSUSMfinalistsare determined by the same criteria used for the state competition. The written and oral aspects of the research projects are evaluated via the following criteria: clarity Of purpose, appropriateness of methodology, interpretation of results, value of the research or creative activity, ability of the presenter to articulate the research or creative activity to a card upon entering," added Schroeder. As for the dress code, "there is no strict dress code for this event," said Schroeder; however, Schroeder suggests dressing in clublike attire or appropriately for such a special event. Although Canes is a bar, the event is not only for the 21 and up crowd. All students are welcome to attend, regardless of age. Alcoholic beverages will be available for students 21 and over, at the cash bar, at the student's expense. Non-alcoholic beverages and food are free. Food will include: pizza, quesadillas with sour cream, mini taquitos, caliente wings, chicken fingers, chips and salsa, with fresh vegetable and cheese and cracker trays. "We are going to have some great DJs that will make everyone wanna get out on the dancefloor,"said Schroeder. So bring comfortable shoes, because according to Schroeder, "we're going to dance the night away!" wide audience, organization of the material presented, and the presenter's ability to handle questions from the jury and the general audience, said Collins. Finalists of the campus competition will receive a certificate of recognition, a $50 cash award, and a paid trip to the state competition at CSU Channel Islands. The state competition will be held on May 5 and 6. Students will not receive academic credit for participating in the competition; however, statefinalistsdo receive a cash award. "The purpose of the competition is to recognize outstanding student accomplishments in scholarly research and creative activity," said Collins. "Participating in the competition is prestigious. It is an excellent experience for the researcher, and gives them a very significant experience to list on their resume. Some of our participants are using this in their applications for doctoral programs throughout the country." Matthew Spears, a Cai State San Marcos senior and literature and writing studies major, won second place in last year's state competition in the "Humanities and Letters" section, the undergraduate division, for his research project titled: "The Canonicity of Cliché: Idiomatic Language and Formulaic Diction in Beowulf and the Heaney Translation", with Lance Newman as his faculty mentor. Spears received a $200 cash award and a certificate. "I had a great time, of course!" mentioned Spears. "The application wasn't all that difficult, since I had already had an idea of what research I was going to submit -the idea for my paper wasfromwork I had done before in a class. The competition here on campus was relaxed and low-key, and to tell you the truth, I really didn't feel all that nervous. I was one of thefinalistsselected to go to the statewide competition and that was an enjoyable experience as well. There is a little question & answer session at the end of every presentation (as there is in the competition here), but it's really easier than you think because you quickly discover that you know more about the topic of your research than they do," said Spears. This year, there are 28 students participating in the campus-wide competition, a significant increase from last year's 13 participants. According to Collins, there were over 190 students representing the 22 CSU campuses in attendance at last year's state competition. The students competed in 22 different divisions. "We are thrilled with the response to this year's competition. Not only did we double the number of entrants, but we received submissions from areas that were not represented last year," said Collins. "We really would like to* have people see this as a venue for showcasing research from allfieldsof study." Finalists from last year's competition will be hosting this year's campus competition, and will be available in each room to answer questions and solicit advice. "First, don't be afraid to apply - all you have to do is submit a 5 page paper, and then give a 10 minute presentation, which I might add, is in front of a friendly audience that wants you to succeed," explained Spears. "Second, once you're actually in the competition, make sure to have some fun with it. See it as an opportunity to have some fun, show off some of the great research you've conducted in your classes while a student at CSUSM, and as a way to practice your public speaking, which will be important when you have a job." The campus competition is open to the public, and free of charge. For more information regarding the competition, contact Linda Collins at lcollins@csusm.edu, 760750-4028, or stop by the Office of Graduate Studies and Research in Craven Hall, Room 5210. MiraCosta College Letters Department and Friends of the Library present an evening with California's new Poet Laureate A l Y oung Room 204, San Elijo Campus 3333 Manchester Ave., Cardiff Friday, March 3 • 7:30 p.m. Admission is free California's new Poet Laureate, Al Young is also known for his novels, essays, screenplays, and editing. He has won many of the literary world's most prestigious awards and fellowships, including the Wallace Stegner, Guggenheim, PEN-Library of Congress, Fulbright, National Endowment for the Arts, Pushcart, and t wo American Book awards. As a screenwriter, he has written scripts for such luminaries as Sidney Poitier, Bill Cosby, and the late Richard Pryor. In 2002 Mr. Young won the American Book Award for The Sound of Dreams Remembered: Poems 1990-2000. Join this celebrated American writer at MiraCosta College, San Elijo Campus, for a memorable evening of poetry and prose. A book signing opportunity will follow Mr. Young's 7:30 presentation. 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These allegations came as a surprise to David Dennis, project manager with the University's Office of Planning, Design and Construction. Construction on Markstein Hall actually began in May of 2004 and was finished early January 2006, just a few weeks before classes began. While the project was finished three months earlier than the originally projected date of completion in May 2006, Dennis claims that it was built "in about average time" for a project of its size and complexity. "It's 99.9% complete" he said, "we just need to finish the punch list," referring to the list of minor and non-crucial repairs and replacements for the building, such as paint touch ups and landscaping. Rumors of professors forced prematurely into partially built offices seemed a far cry from the experience of Michael Pass, professor of Marketing, who teaches two classes and enjoys his new office in Markstein Hall. "It's wonderful," Professor Pass said in reference to the building. "It's far more professional looking." He also can't recall any negative experiences moving in, or any sense that the building wasn't complete. And with regards to his new office: "it's great, better than the other buildings on campus." This sentiment was echoed by Political BY ANTOINETTE JOHNSON Pride Staff Writer Markstein Hall, a modern and professional design. Science professor Anthony O'Halloran, who also has an office in the new building. "I can't recall anything not being completed ... and this office is much better than any I would have had back in Ireland," he remarked. Many students have also been enjoying the new building, and most agreed that the new class room's "Harvard Case" design-with large hardwood desks in a tiered, semicirclelike amphitheater with the professor in the middle-created a more "professional environment". Of course, not everyone admired the décor. One student, who did not wish to be named, commented on the industrial-style corrugated metal facades, saying "it looks like the inside of a Chipotle [restaurant]". Another student wryly remarked that the hallways on the second and third floors were quite narrow, but that the fourthfloor'shallways (where the Photo by Z achary J. Simon / The Pride dean's office is located) were much more spacious. Overall, though, the allegations of an inadequate or incomplete facility have been silenced since its opening, and in their place there seems to be a general sense of satisfaction and pride in the new facility. "My wife is coming to help me hang pictures tonight... I'm going to use it as an excuse to show off the classes," Professor Pass said. With students and professors both pleased with the facility, one can only hope that this model will be followed for future campus projects. Current construction projects such as the remodeling of Craven Hall, whose interior was widely considered confusing and inefficient by staff and students alike, would be extremely well received. Quite likely, however, before anyone gets a chance to see how that project turns out, there will be plenty of time for the staff and students to speculate on it. Benjamin Franklin coined the phrase "lord of another man's purse" to refer to the title of those with steady paying habits. UCSD professor, David Vickers, refuted this argument in his Feb. 16 presentation on the history of US debt. The problem of personal borrowing in the creation of personal debt was the focal point of Dr. Vickers' lecture. He explained to his audience, mixed of CSUSM students and faculty, the many layers to this issue, as well as a comparison of credit in colonial days versus the present. Vickers, originally from Canada, described the most common reasons that people borrow in today's society, such as emergencies, investments, better living, and of course, school. People today also have the ability to borrow based on their demonstration of great payment history (credit score) and steady income flow. One major aspect of borrowing that has changed in more recent transactions is the rise of internet use and therefore decline in See DEBT, page 7 "n r ìi Bn < n wmfif nrnfjfi KTnn nifì n nn n nT^^^^^^^^fn ËËP^S » n M n n Mi ft nin ì f n f ln n frif^^^^^^f^ BES^r ^ iM' iì f i ifì li lnH f i n o iffi t H^ t t n ^n n i l^ T ï t ^^ ll f ^ Unite to Win! Rally for affordable quality education and fair contractsl In 2003 and 2004, California cut half a billion dollars in state funding for the CSU. To help get through tough times, faculty and staff took a pay freeze. Students saw fees skyrocket along with class sizes. Sections were cancelled. Advising appointments took months to get. The economy finally started to recover this year, but instead of putting new resources in the classrooms, the Trustees spent $1.2 million on huge raises for top administrators. They could have used that money to offer 262 more sections that would enroll 10,000 students. After ail, the housing allowance for presidents is more than the yearly pay of many professors! To top it all off, after raising student fees every year since 2002, the Trustees want to raise them again-10% per yearforthe next four years. The CSU is getting so expensive that enrollments are starting to decline! Meanwhile, faculty and staff unions are negotiating new contracts, and the CSU administration is pushing hard for cutbacks in compensation and Job security. They want to get rid of reliable cost-of-living raises for faculty who are already underpaid. They want to dump three-year contracts for lecturers, making them scramble for work every semester. And they want to gut the FERP program that lets retired faculty keep teaching the courses students need. We can't let the CSU administration destroy our school and our jobs! And the only way to stop them is if students, staff, and faculty unite to say, "No more cutsi Rebuild the CSU!" Thursday, March 9,11-1 CSUSM Library Plaza Sponsored by the California Faculty Association, California State University Employees Union, and Academic Professionals of California. Contact cfa@csusm.edu for more information, to help organize, or to cosponsor. ^Hjjj^r Associated Studi ASI Elections It's Y OUR time to make a difference!! Positions available: President Executive Vice President Vice President of Finance Vice President of Legislative A ffairs Vice President of Communications College o f A rts and Science Representatives (3) College of Business Representatives (2) College of Education Representative (1) 5tudent-at~Large (2) Director of Recruitment and Mobilization Pick up an application in Commons 2 0 7 o r Craven 4 1 1 6 . Open application filing will continue until March 1 0th 12pm. For more information and j ob descriptions, visit our website a t www.csusm.edu/asi/about.jobs.html W I N IIIIIKSIM MisU �Tuesday, February 28, 2006 FEATURES THE PRIDE Faith & Fun: A history of Mardis Gras French holiday intended to use excess as preparation for fasting BY LORA PAINTER Pride Staff Writer Mardi Gras is perhaps the most famously fabulous andfree-of-chargedesignated party day in the world, perhaps second only to New Year's Eve. The celebration has come to epitomize wild images of insouciant dancing, drinking and exotic exhibition. Other less risque aspects include beads, masks, Cajun food and plastic-baby King Cakes. One may therefore be surprised to learn some of its stricter religious origins. According to World Book Encyclopedia online, Mardi Gras celebrations date back to ancient Roman customs ofmerrymaking and feasting before a period of religious fasting. Held on the day before the Catholic holiday of "Lent," Mardi Gras' actual date depends on the date of Easter, thus why the celebration occurs predominantly where Catholicism has enjoyed influence. This year, Mardi Gras will take place on February 28, as the date is always set 46 days before Easter. Mardi Gras, which means Tat Tuesday' in French, may have received its name from the French custom of parading a fat ox through towns and villages on Shrove Tuesday. In Germany, the holiday is called "Fastnacht," while the English call it "Pancake Day". The tradition ofMardi Gras wasfirstintroduced to America by French colonists in the early 1700's. It became very popular in New Orleans, later branching out to other southern states. In Alabama, Florida, and several counties in Louisiana, Mardi Gras is a 'legal' (often incarnated as 'bank') holiday. To this day the most famous Mardi Gras celebration has been held in New Orleans and it attracts tourists from around the world. Social organizations, called 'krewes,' manage andfinancethe parades and other festivities. Mardi Gras is actually one day, but is preceded by a weeks-long carnival season whose theme changes each year. During this 'Carnival Season,' balls, parties, parades, and feasting are especially popular. Mardi Gras then signifies the climax and culmination of this season. On Ash Wednesday, religious party-goers will sober up and begin preparation for Lent and Easter. Even with its modern popularity, Mardi Gras has managed to maintain its symbolic roots. Two of the most popular traditions associated with Mardi Gras are King Cakes and die tossing of trinkets. King Cakes are ring-shaped pastries usuallyfilledwith cinnamon andfrostedwith icing and tri-colored sprinkles. Purple, yellow and green sprinkles were meant to represent justice and faith. A miniature plastic-baby is inserted into one of Photos courtesy ofwww.mardigrasday.com Masked 'krewe' members toss trinkets to Mardi Gras crowd. the cakes and whoever happens to get that piece with the baby inside will be elected to host the next party or will often become King/Queen of the celebration. Another popular tradition during Mardi Gras is the tossing and receiving of trinkets. Masked krewe members ride on the parade floats and toss various types of trinkets to the crowds. Such items can rangefromplastic-beaded necklaces and faux doubloons to plastic cups and hats. Just shout. "Throw me some beads, mister" and you too can go home with bags full of these coveted Mardi Gras souvenirs. Contrary to popular lore, getting coveted Mardi Gras beads does not require revealing certain body parts. "There is so much thrown that there is no way you are not going to go home with a bag full of goodies," said Arthur Hardy, an author and television personality, during an interview with National Geographic magazine. According to Hardy, the notorious practice of "flashing" for beads has nothing to do with the real spirit ofMardi Gras, and will only be found among young people who feel they have license to behave in such a manner. Tofindout more about the history ofMaidi Gras, visit: www.mardigrasday.com. �On campus: BSU fashion show BY KARIN REYES Pride Staff Writer Men's wear is no different; the long Phat and Phat Farm all made their presloose fitting shirt is called a "buba" in ence known. "My favorites were the Hip BSU's second Annual Fashion Show, some parts of Africa, or "dashiki" in Hop styles," said student Stacey Vandefor all who made it out to the Clarke Field others. pool. House Feb. 16, was an evening of glitz, The majority of the traditional clothing The Formal Wear and Business Attire glamour and style. Coordinated by BSU appeared loose andfreeflowing,a neces- wrapped up the show's last segment. Like Vice President Bee Bee Shey, the show- sity in the extreme temperatures of West the fashions before it, the styles contining helped bring awareness to both Black Africa. Color is also very important, as ued a display of the variety, yet still mainHistory Month and the world of fashion. in many parts of Africa color is used as a tained a cultural link. Standouts included Members from BSU, together with status symbol—a sign of wealth. a strutting suit, looserfittingthan tradifellow students from campus, modeled Many of the Hip Hop design elements tional wear, and made from beautiful styles ranging from traditional compliments of deep orange and West African clothing to Hip brown. Hop,fromFormal Wear to BusiMany female models looked ness Attire. like seasoned professionals as they The first segment began with worked both the runway and the tradition. Many of these West wildly applauding crowd. The men African fashions, primarily from did just as well, making sure to Cameroon and Nigeria, came on strike a pose for the many cameras loan from Bee Bee Shey's parin the audience. ents, bothfromCameroon. When asked what she liked best When asked the importance about the fashion show, student of the various styles of clothing, Stephanie Erdodi said, "I liked that particularly the traditional and it was full of variety and diversity." Hip Hop styles, BSU President, Photos by Karin Reyes / The Pride For Wesley Barnes "it was the more Ruby Ude, replied that, "They Fashions ranged from traditional to popular casual clothing" that he liked best. show the evolution of clothing "We wanted to make people more trends and styles, and this makes every- seen in the second segment, and recently aware of our culture and show the evoone more aware of where the styles came popularized in the US, were shown to lution of our style of clothing," said Bee from." have evolvedfromtraditional West Afri- Bee Shey. Though varying across the ethnic can clothing. The BSU second Annual Fashion groups within Africa, the custom and "It was pretty awesome seeing the evo- Show was a creative way to entertain and style of dress remain somewhat similar. lution of clothing styles," said student educate all students on the creative roots Some groups use different names for the Ronald Conyers. Hip Hop clothing also of these particular fashions. It also served same item, for instance, the bottom part tends to be loosefittingyet comfortable, to show the diversity within any certain of a woman's outfit is called "pagne" by along the same lines as traditional West style of clothing and its many variations, Cameroonians and "iro" by Nigerians. African styles of dress. limited only by the wearer's imagination. The headpiece worn by women is likeMost of the audience had an easy time BSU President Ude also believes that, wise known as either a "gele" or an "afou- identifying the Hip Hop clothing compa- "it's about expressing yourself through lard". nies. Ecko, Ecko Red, Akademiks, Baby clothing." DEBT,frompage 5 attaching personality to credit, which Vickers implies as the trouble with borrowing and lending today. The presentation consisted of no real visual aids other than Benjamin Franklin's coined term scribbled onto the white board of University Hall 100. Vickers led off his discussion with a comparison of the historical contexts and concepts of debt that are prevalent in today's society. In colonial times, farmers utilized a credit system not entirely unlike the practices of our country in present day. A man could borrow services or equipment from any of his neighbors and in return he would repay this loan through services as well as with food or the lending of tools. In a system like this, each man worked in accordance with a face-to-face agreement made between borrower and lender. Such agreements were hard to renegotiate, credit transactions carried little interest, and loans had less of an urgency for payback, thus loans had a much longer life span. "The only indication to a farmer's neighbors that he could be trusted was his word; words carried much more weight in a primarily barter economy," explained Vickers. Today, the practice of borrowing and lending is a bit more complicated. Debts are negotiated between a computer screen and a human, making them much less personal. Terms of a loan can be renegotiated at almost any time with little to no sense of connection or attachment between lender or borrower. This in turn adds a sense of unpredictability to the process of lending and borrowing, givingriseto consumer burial beneath bills, bills, and more bills. When Vickers concluded his presentation he opened thefloorto questions from the audience where he discussed issues such as the necessity versus the option of establishing credit. Vickers appeared entirely receptive to the constructive feedback and positive audience reactions, closing with a statement that he would rethink and further develop some of the claims in his study. �Jock Talk With Josh BY JOSH SANDOVAL Pride Staff Writer The past three weeks from American athletes haven'texactly been the high point in our country's long history of sports, and I am not just talking about the Winter Olympics. American snowboarder Lindsey Jacobellis, however, typifies exactly what's wrong with American athletes. In the past 15 years, American athletes have come across this mentality of preferring to look cool losing than winning in a boring fashion. For those of you who have shunned the Winter Olympics because the paint drying channel is more entertaining, here is what the proud American did. Jacobellis was competing in the Women's Snowboard Cross, which is basically a race down a hill against three other risktakers. Early into the medal race the three other riders lost control and Jacobellis had the race won if she just stayed on her board. Being the true American that she is, however, she felt the need to attempt a trick on the final jump right before the finish line. Mind you, in this event the only thing that counts is crossing the finish line. Of course, she bombs her trick and falls down which allows one of her competitors the time to pass her up and cause Jacobellis to get silver. Again, in true American style, she tried to lie about what she was trying to do. In the interview right after the event, she claimed that she needed balance so she grabbed her board in mid air to do so, but she didn't know if she wanted to do method air or indie air. In that situation neither was necessary. She didn't have to touch the board. When Bob Costas interviewed her I wanted to jump through the TV because she downplayed the whole thing, talking about how she was glad to get a medal and what matters to her is that she will always be known as an Olympian. I would like, for just once, an American athlete to go in front of a camera and just say, "I screwed up," or "I don't know what I was thinking, but it was stupid." I have met a few American Olympians, some who have won gold and some who have won silver, and those who have won silver have admitted they screwed up, but they didn't screw up because of showboating, like Jacobellis. The thing that bugs me more than people not taking responsibility for their own actions is people who don't realize how fortunate they are to be where they are. Barry Bonds, Ricky Williams, and Sammy Sosa all hit a nerve with the American public the past few weeks. Bonds spent all last week complaining about being a baseball player. Oh boo hoo Mr. Roid, poor you, you have to swing a bat and throw a ball for a living. He spent last week saying that this is going to be his last season, then saying he isn't quite sure, then saying he doesn't care about being 47 home runs away from the all-time home run record and then saying, "ouch my body hurts." Seriously, who complains about getting paid to play a sport for a living? Well, I guess it isn't as bad as turning down money to play a sport. Sammy Sosa may not be an American athlete, but he sure acts like one. Sosa had only one offer from a MLB club to play baseball this season and that was a one year contract for 500,000 dollars from the Washington Nationals. Sosa went on to say that it was offensive to be offered such little money. How many of you would be insulted if someone threw 500 grand at you to play baseball? There are many MLB players who can't get a contract, like the sultan of syringes, Jose Canseco, who would play catch with a live hand grenade for that kind of money. The dumbest athlete last week had to be Tommy Chong's doobie double from "Up in Smoke", Ricky Williams, when he was notified that he is facing a year suspension because it seems as though he failed a fourth drug test. Apparently, Ricky likes green plants more than green paper because I've lost count of how much money he's lost with these failed drug tests. If this suspension goes through, his career is likely over because the NFL isn't too keen on running backs over 30 years old that would rather light up a joint than light up the scoreboard. Even the potheads who heard about this story were like, "Dude, you're giving us a bad name." Of course they barely just got word about it yesterday. Finally, the kicker of them all doesn't involve an American athlete, but he is Canadian, so geographically it's close enough. Of late, Wayne Gretzky looks as bad as a crack addict, due to the stress of not medaling in the Winter pi%pp 1 mm «| m m mm Olympics, losing his mom and grandmother in a three week span, and the realization that his assistant coach and wife were caught up in an illegal gambling ring. As time consuming as those first three things are, how can you not know your wife and best friend are gambling hundreds of thousands of dollars? Also, the one thing I find most interesting about this situation is that generally women don't have severe gambling problems. It is usually males who are prone to betting thousands of dollars at the drop of a puck. It is usually male athletes who find people to make bets for them so there isn't a paper trail to their name. As a male athlete, who do you trust more than your own wife? Enough said. I wish some of these people would count to 10 or even 100 before they did anything in their life. Maybe then that would prevent some of these bonehead actions. Is the nation just less intelligent now, or did athletes in the past actually understand how lucky they were to be doing what they were doing and just tried not to screw up their position in life? Comments can be sent to Sando026@csusm.edu. I reply to every e-mail. 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Last week I responded in a revised version of my column to the factual inaccuracies and poor reasoning that comprised the previous week's letter to the editor. I defended myself, and I defended the honor, of argumentation. The piece was about truth and reasoning. It was nearly a PSA for education. "It's just not goingin," my editor said as he tossed a couple of turd logs at the wall. We (the editor in chief and he) don't want folks carrying on arguments in "The Pride"; we don't want to see anything else about Women's Studies in "The Pride"; blah, blah, blah, blah, blah and blah. I know, these folks are editors and they are responsible for editing the paper into a quality product. Like Smokey said in the movie 'Friday', "and you know this, man!" My contention is that my Fuhrer's decision to edit my column all the way off of the page was an irrational decision While my revised column included multiple occurrences of the term "Women's Studies", they appeared only in the context of discussions about poor reasoning. While some might have cited my column for transporting an argument across campus lines, others might have viewed it as being intellectual dialogue between two scholars with strong and very diverse opinions. The smarter of the others might have even recognized the fact that I focused in on the arguments and abstracted the author. I made this case, but my editor upheld the decision. The difference is that this time he threw less turd logs at the wall. They censored a column that bears my surname and leaks my blood and I'm still lying awake at night without an explanation. Try this question guys: What the heck is a personal op-ed column if you can't be your own person and can't express certain opinions? You can say whatever you want Jason, just not this or that, and not to that person. Readers: I'll talk to you folks about more substantial issues next week. Hopefully... competitive activity, physi- fast-paced, contain elements of cal exertion and skill. Using a danger and heroics and are excitbroom does not justify it as being ing. These characteristics are I would like to comment on only an activity and not a sport. I used by the media to train people the article regarding the winter believe that there is little educa- to like these types of sports. Olympics because there were tion about curling and its history. All sports are activities and many things that bother me about Curling has been in the European competitions. The athletes comthe article. Sport was wrongly Alpine for centuries. If it is not peting in each of the events in portrayed in the article and I entertaining to certain people, it the Olympics display immense would like bring several points does not mean it is not a sport. talent, skill and athleticism that to light. The only two sports that were should be admired. This article Sport, as defined the book considered sports in this arti- could have done a better job of Sports in Society by Jay Coak- cle were ice hockey and speed portraying the winter Olympics ley, is "an institutionalized com- skating. These two sports are with the respect it deserves. petitive activity that involves rigorous physical exertion or the use of relatively complex physical skills by participants motivated by internal and external rewards." All of the "competitions" and "activities" in the winter Olympics were sports. Figure skating is a sport. The outfits that the athletes wear and the songs they choose to skate to, does not determine if it is a sport. Homophobia is implied with the comment about Johnny Wier. He is a male figure skater and he is an athlete in a sport that people may see feminine, yes, but it does not mean he is weird. The ways thatfigureskating is evaluated is more objective than subjective. Judges are highly trained and judge on a strict rubric. Same goes for snowboarding and all the sports that are evaluated by a judge and not by the finish line "As soon as my student loans are payed off, me and the or clock. wife are going to Cabo" Curling is sport. It involves Illustration by ANDREW TOMACELLII Special to The Pride BY JANE SANCHEZ Letter to the editor Hot Karl CLIMB A DIFFERENT CORPORATE LADDER il liii« ksH B&v-'Sw Sí*-? FmSrì T I1 M Become stronger, smarter and more prepared to f ace any challenge. With over 1 50 careers to choose f rom, t he % Army is your chance t o make a difference in your life a nd in the future of your country. 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The comment I overheard was from a courier at work griping over the woes and obligations of men during the Valentine's Day holiday. "It's a woman's world," he said. My apologies for rattling the very foundation this society has been built upon, but it is definitely not a "woman's world." For those of you who are not fortunate enough to take Psych 350, here is just a morsel from the buffet of knowledge and perspective it provides. If this was a femaleempowered world, strength would be defined as childbirth and spirit, not how much weight someone can bench. All males would have a curfew since they are the main perpetrators of violence against women. Once the curfew was in effect, females could roam the streets without fear of harm. Men take for granted the luxury of being able to walk around without fear for their safety or lives 24 hours, seven days a week. Females can't even feel 100 percent safe in the comfort of their own homes. Statistics ofrapescommitted in the United States remove one of the essential elements of the statistic, the criminal. Instead of wording statistics like "every second, three women are raped", why aren't statistics worded to include the committer of the crime? Applicable statistics should state that "a man rapes a woman every three seconds." There is only one prototype for the perfect female figure. A woman basically must be skinny, almost boyishly so, yet have huge breasts. How many females in the population canfitinto that mold? Yet males aren't given the same matchbox to fit into. Handsome can mean a variety of sizes and shapes. Men can be chunky, slim, tall, or short and still be considered attractive by society's standards. Females have also given into the injustice by trying to fit the mold. Makeup is utilized because females don't wake up attractive the way men do. Numerous diet plans are in abundance to help females achieve the ''perfect" figure. People try to downplay the injustice females suffer by depersonalizing those who demand their voices be heard. They refer to those brave individuals with slurs such as "bra burners" and joke about them being so extreme that they grow out their armpit and leg hair. Feminism is not a negative word that should induce emotions of shame. Feminism should be a roar resonating from the souls of individuals, males and females, with the end result being an eruption of pride, strength, and unity. Everyone has a mother, sister, daughter, girlfriend, wife, or femalefriend.Males should be aware that even though they may walk out the same door to start their day as the females in their lives, they walk into a different world. BY ALFRED CHU Special to The Pride September 11 was a day that shocked Americans as no other single day ever had previously. In the following weeks, we glued ourselves to the television watching the footage caught from that dreadful day as well as waiting for recent updates. In the months and years that followed, books, publications, endorsements, charities, documentaries, etc have all touched on that event However there's one more medium that hasn't directly exploited that event: the Hollywood Motion Picture.. .until now. Paramount Pictures, director Oliver Stone and actor Nicholas Cage are currently in production of "World Trade Center". Thefilmwill focus on the true story of John McLoughlin and William J. Jimeno, who were the last two survivors rescued from the rubble of Ground Zero. Only in production, Stone has already issued statements to the media defending thefilmand rebutting against criticism. The film will be shot in Los Angeles on a sound stage while news footage of the event will be added separately. Stone and the producers have also met with the 9/11 families to retain accuracy as well as consent. According to USA Today, Stone has promised sensitivity on the subject, and that's all well and good but then again, Stone stated I believed Bush Sr. when he said "Read my lips: no new taxes." Let's break it down like a fraction. First, we can all agree that Hollywood has a reputation of exaggerating, dis- torting, etc true stories and events. We've seen this done time and again. Second, this is another example of Hollywood looking for new material to produce onfilm.I guess constant adaptations and remakes can't always be lucrative. Third, Hollywood has high hopes of making money off this event. Fourth, we all know controversy sells ("The Passion of the Christ"). That's nothing new. Fifth, Stone has a reputation of making controversial films ("Platoon"). Would you really want "controversy" surrounding an event such as this? I think not. Sixth, if this film should bomb critically and/or financially, either way, Stone's career is close to over. And lastly, Stone promised sensitivity but when push comes to shove, who is he going to be more loyal to, the audience or the people signing his paycheck? I'm not banning the film nor am I condemning it, although that day might come when I see it. Yet it's too soon to be making a film about September 11 and more importantly, too sensitive of a subject. Having lived across the Hudson River in New Jersey during that time, I still keep in contact with friends who lost someone during the attack. I still keep in contact with those who witnessed the collapse of the World Trade Center. To this day, I still have same feelings for the victims as well as the perpetrators. It was one of the rare moments where we were brought together through a commonality, if only for a short while. Mr. Stone, stand down on this one. PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION SEK Parking and Transportation Services (P.A.T.S.) is located in the Foundation Classroom Building (FCB), room 107. (760) 750-7500 " PARKING F EE I NCREASE P LANNED FOR FALL 2QQ6~ For any person planning t o drive and park their vehicle on campus Ibr any amount of time, a valid Cal State San Marcos parking permit is required. See box below t o find the lots where your permit is valid. Parking i s enforced 2 4 h ours a day, 7 days a week* THERE IS NO GRACE PERIOD* Student, University Village Apartment (UVA), Carpool, and Faculty/Staff parking permits can be purchased at the P.A.T.S. Office (FCB 107).-Student and UVA parking permits can also be purchased on-line through the P.A.T.S. website: wwwxsusm.edu/parking. General Student permits are also available at the Cashiers Office (Craven Hall 3108). Hourly and day parking permits are sold 24-hours-a~day, 7-days-a«week at the parking permit pay stations, located in Lots B, C, N, O, E, I , and Y. 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All costs of operation, including staff and benefit costs, debt service, maintenance and construction of parking lots, and in the future, parking structures, are paid for by income received from parking fees. For mom information about Parking Financials, go to the Parking Services website and click on "Financials". Revenues received from citation payments support the operating costs for the fines and forfeitures program, alternative modes of transportation, and for surcharges paid to San Diego County. Revenues from fines and forfeitures cannot support the cost of parking construction. �IHEPRIPE /" AV C & X / J L^ E Tuesday, February 28, 2006 Tuesday, February 28, 2006 il Going A pe for 'Curious George' mation and a very colorful schematic of backgrounds and characters. "Curious George" disIn an age of Pixar animation plays the story of a man trying where three dimensional char- to protect the failing museum he acters have overtaken the two- works for from becoming, what dimensional ones of the past, else? A parking lot. "Curious George" produces a The man in the yellow hat, also nice throwback to earlier days of known as Ted, embarks on an animation. adventure to Africa to save the "Curious George" is a light- museum, with a little help from hearted family/date film that a friend he meets along the way, explores a very simple way to an ape also known and famed as stay true to oneself and overcome George. obstacles even with obvious set The director, Matthew backs. O'Callaghan, is definitely not Based the children's picture the new kid on the block when book, we enter a world of imagi- it comes to making films such nation through the eyes of direc- as "Curious George." Mathew tor Matthew O'Callaghan, with O'Callaghan has also been the use of two-dimensional ani- involved in suchfilmsas "Shrek," BY ANDREW RUISENOR Special to The Pride "The Little Mermaid," "Who framed Rodger Rabbit" and the "Pagemaster." The voices in this cartoon are also as animated as the scenes themselves. The voice of Will Farrell is the man in the yellow hat, otherwise known as Ted. And former "Charlie's Angels" star Drew Barrymore lends her voice once again to animation as Ted's love interest, Maggie. With other voices as Dick Van Dyke playing the role of the museum owner Mr. Bloomsberry, and Frank Welker as the loveable character himself, George. As the movie begins, the audience encounters George in Africa being a mischievous character. George is an ape that does not quite belong in this location, in other words, too big for his surroundings. However, this "Curious George" resembles a toddler in the face, facial movements and sounds in comparison to an ape. This, however, does not take away from the movie but instead it creates a more protective feeling in regard to the lonesome ape George. Featured in the film, the museum Ted works for has fallen on hard times. In response, Ted presents an idea of a new attraction to save the museum from becoming a cement tombstone. This idea lands Ted in Africa searching for a lost idol (resembling an ape) allegedly towering Photo courtesy ofwww.curiousgeorgemovie.com over 40ft. However, this journey is not as easy as planned and takes us from Africa into the city where trials and tribulations certainly hold Ted and George from possibly saving the museum and also missing a chance with love and romance. This movie is intolerably cute and for any adult audience bearable. When the film comes to an end, it will not be life altering or even a film that will likely withstand in your memory. However, it's fun, light and pure entertainment. 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Mardi Gras season actually starts on Jan. 6, the "Epiphany holiday", according to Carnival.com, which is twelve days after Christmas and until midnight on Mardi Gras day (Fat Tuesday). The official colors of Mardi Gras are purple, green and gold, which were established in 1872 by Rex, King of Carnival. Each color has a particular meaning, for instance, purple means justice, green represents faith, and gold equals power. According to MardiGras.com, Mardi Gras began as pagan holiday to celebrate the end of winter and coming of spring. Since the celebration was so popular, the Catholic Church kept the tradition, but placed some limits on it by stating that Mardi Gras festivities were only to last from Three King's Day to Ash Wednesday. Basically, Mardi Gras is all about enjoying the appetite of life by feasting and partying before the fasting of Lent. You don't have to be from New Orleans to celebrate Mardi Gras, because on Fat Tuesday, Feb. 28, in downtown San Diego's Gaslamp Quarter, from 7 p.m. to 12 a.m., they will be having their own Mardi Gras festivi- ties. There will befivelive stage performances, the G Street Party Stage located on 6th Avenue and G Street will feature DJ Marc Thrasher, NRG, Polyester and the Platforms and KC and the Sun Shine Band. On the E Street Club Stage, located North of E Street and 5th Avenue, DJ's Erick Diaz & Adam Salter with Siesta Records, Scooter and Lavelle and Miss Lisa will be performing. On 4th Avenue, Tipitina Stage located on 4th Avenue and Island Avenue will be showing DJ Mac, The Frappe' Brass Band, The Wild Apache Mardi Gras Indians, The 504 Brass Band, and Kirk Joseph Backyard Groove. The K Street Gaslamp Stage on 6th Avenue and K Street features DJ Scott Martin, Dirty Sweet, Lady Dottie and the Diamonds, Truckee Brothers, and Reeve Oliver. Finally, on G Street, between 4th and 5th Avenue, is the G Street Lips Experience. Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp Quarter is presented by Southern Comfort, so be sure to grab a Southern Comfort Hurricane, as they will be served all night! The fun doesn't stop there; at 8:30 p.m. there will be a parade that spans eight blocks down Gaslamp Quarter and lasts about 35 to 40 minuets. Local radio stations are getting in on the action as well. 101 KGB will have afloatand a booth set up at the event. They will be giving away free passes and winners will get to ride on the float. Dana from Rock 105.3 says they will also have a float in the parade. Telina from promotions at Photo courtesy ofwww.mardigrashistory.com Star 94.1 says there will a 10x10 booth set up in which prizes will be given out for games such as matching, and guessing how many skittles are in ajar. Farley from Channel 93.3 says they will not only have afloatand booth, but DJ Hit Man Haze will be holding down all the beats that keep you moving. Note that this is a ticketed Beer of the week: Moretti's L a Ross Photo by Matthew Schramm / The Pride event for 21 and over only. Also, no still or video cameras will be allowed in the event. Dan Flores, the Senior Marketing Manager with the Gaslamp Quarter Association, said that last's year Mardi Gras was "very successful," which made it possible for such bands as KC and the Sun Shine Band to perform this year and give "emerging bands a chance to perform." Dan Flores hopes people will get to discover new bands, and have a good time while giving back to the community. Some of the proceeds go to keeping the streets clean and safe. The great thing about Mardi Gras in the Gaslamp Quarter is that you don't have to be in New Orleans to get a great Mardi Gras experience. used. 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For more information about La Pouring a dark amber hue, La Rossa and other beers available Rossa features a distinctive yet from Moretti, visit www.birrasoft aroma of the barely and hops moretti.it BY MATTHEW SCHRAMM Pride Staff Writer � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2005-2006</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The sixteenth academic year of California State University San Marcos. Sort Key PR Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper 11 x 17 The Pride Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 buildings LGBT parking spring 2006 https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/9d27aabec71772cca198adec18c6ad68.pdf 7ef164fb9cdefeb8043346a06295483b PDF Text Text Gay and Lesbian Seek Sense of tudents S http ://www.esusm.edu/pride Community On Campus By: Darcy Walker Pride Staff Writer The Pride California State University San Marcos Vol IX No. 6/ Tuesday, October 3,2000 Meet Dean Poullard By: Nathan Fields Pride Staff Writer Mazers Rock Campus Blazers play for a CSUSM crowd at noon for the Brown Bag Concert Series. Photo by Brian Fisher The first thing one notices about Jonathan Poullard is his focused energy and sincere passionate interest in helping students and creating a wholistic inclusive community on campus. He is extremely approachable and receptive. As our new Dean of Students, Poullard has spent 14 years in higher education, and he's only 34. At an age when many 21-year olds haven't begun thinking about where life may be heading, Poullard was the Coordinator of Residential Life at Pennsylvania State University while working on his Master's degree in developmental psychology with an emphasis in early adult education. He found himself learning and applying skills that he would be honing for the next 14 years, and now he brings this immense experience and excitement to Cal State San Marcos. Poullard has spent the last nine years at Occidental College in Los Angeles acting as Assistant Dean for three years and Associate Dean for the last six. He worked for two years before that at Pennsylvania's Susquehanna College as the Director of Multicultural Affairs, then as coordinator, director, and finally as Assistant Dean of Students. Poullard accepted CSUSM's offer because he wanted to progress professionally, becoming a full Dean, and because CSUSM offered him an optimum level of professional growth. "It's very challenging in its difference from Occidental. Not only am I going from private to public, residential to commuter, but younger to older, and small to large. I wanted that difference to "challenge and expand how I interface with students," says Poullard. Kyla Coons pushes her baby's stroller in front of Academic Hall, in the place known as the Free Speech area. We take a seat on the bench, and Kyla, opening a tiny jar of applesauce, explains to me as well as her fussy daughter spectator. Two individuals opted started the band in high school that Katie will be coming along By: Brian Fisher Pride Staff Writer to dance to the music, adding to After losing their drummer and shortly, "She said it won't take the already explosive entertain- bassist, friends Cuevas (bass, her long to fail this test," laughed The Blazers rocked the Dome ment that Thursday afternoon. accordion player and vocalist) Kyla. Versatile in playing ability, and Molina (drums) joined the Kyla talks about what it's like Patio on Thursday with entertaining waves of lively music. Jesus Cuevas, Manuel Gonzales quartet. Bassist Cuevas describes to be a lesbian at CSUSM. The faculty members are very helpful Playing different flavors of rock and Ruben Guaderrama, play bass his work, "Its a lot of fun, we and accepting. Students usually and roll, along with "Cali-Mex", and guitar as well as other exotic love it." Spanning twelve years, The don't get it right away when she R&B, country and latin rock, latin instruments. Their instruthe band received a warm wel- mental combination includes a Blazers' musical career has taken explains that this baby is hers and her girlfriend's. When they come from a sizable audience button accordion (played by them around the world and to do, most people don't make a big who gathered for this Brown Bag Jesus), tres (a Cuban instrument all but four states in the United custom made to sound like a States. The Blazers currently have deal about it and remain friend- Noon Concert. "They sound amazing and piano), bajo sexto, and timbales four CDs, Short Fuse, their 1994 ly. "I think it's easier to be a debut album, East Side Soul, Just lesbian than a gay man," she full of energy. Their music has (percussion instrument). a very positive feeling," said one Guaderrama and Gonzales for You, and Puro Blazers. observes. Still, she risks rejection and hatred every day because she chooses to be open about her life. Raising awareness about homosexuality is important to Kyla, who thinks a gay club on campus would help with that task. "When you've got people here who think AIDS is an airborne disease, you need more awareness." Katie Hale emerges from Academic Hall looking stressed By: Steve Compian who walked alongside of their and wondering out loud if she Pride Staff Writer parents in the 5K race. Some kids really needs pre-calculus. Math ran with their dogs and at least worries melt away and her face A local school bus driver won one child was carried piggyback softens as Kyla places Auria in first place at the second annual over the finish line. her arms. Katie often sees people Cougar Chase held at CSUSM on CSUSM Cross Country head who she believes are gay on cam- Sunday, October 1. The Cougar coach Steve Scott had just pus, yet she doesn't approach Chase attracted over 500 particireturned to San Marcos at 2:30 them. "It seems like there is no pants, according to Cathy Loper, am after driving his team back recognition between gay people race director. The largest increase from the Stanford Invitational here," says Katie. in competitors occurred in the held in Palo Alto on Saturday. I Run or he ids. "We He arrived in time for the 8am Threats and harassment are a hK Caubleast 5f0 ktids kthis year, ad t start of the 5K race and then reality at CSUSM compared to 20 last year," said finished the 3.1-mile long event in 15 minutes and 15 seconds. Concerns about safety are one Loper. overcast skies and cool The "He's crazy," said Katherine of the biggest reasons gay stu- temperatures made it an enjoyNiblett, a freshman runner on dents don't come out on campus. able event for both adults and the CSUSM cross-country team. children. CSUSM President Courtesy of a Cougar Chaseflyer "He has so much energy to be Alexander Gonzalez and Vice run/walk event. "It was a great able to drive all the way back Jonathan Poullard, Dean ofStudents President of External Affairs, race, especially for the kids," said from Stanford and then run here Photo courtesy of Occidental College Barbara Bashein, were among President Gonzalez. today," she exclaimed. those who participated in the There were many children »Article continued on pg. 7 » Article continued on pg. 2 §||§ | ®|I|§|||| I BIIil I! | IIIBIII | I1II1IIIH §§§ | in iigii! in i n In C a m p u s C<EEiimmity Arts r Tito News " 111 i i ,I S S T O Page 2 Page 3 Page 4-5 Pagp-6 Page? Page 8 '* " '~ "- V'- -V - * .. V, *. ' ' * i Cougars and Cubs Hold Annual Chase » Article continued on pg. 2 �have to think about what we want when we say community and then go about building it " states Poullard, "and I see it as my role as dean to help us create that." Poullard is also concerned that many students don't know what Student Affairs is, and that students can come to him, "For me, as dean, you can come to me for anything, and if I can't help you, I will definitely take you to where you can be helped. I want to be directly responsible for helping students learn and grow," says Dean Poullard. "At student services, we are educators outside the classroom, and it is our job to build a seamless living/learning community for students, and help students learn who they are in respect to other people," says Poullard, "The work of student affairs is to consciously develop leaders and leadership skills which help students make positive change in their lives." don't see students at the heart of this institution, I see them on the periphery, floating. Students B y: D avid R uiz/ P ride S taff need to feel that this institution belongs to them." » Continuedfrom pg. 1 When asked about the idea of university students as "customHe moved from Los Angeles ers," Dean Poullard disagreed, two months ago and bought a "Referring to students as 'cushouse. "San Diego is a huge tranC SU tomers' send shivers down my sition, both culturally and profesC hanspine. You are not customers. sionally," says Poullard, who feels cellor You are people with your own more at home in Los Angeles, R eed lives and your own way of being, I would comment on keep- w ill b e Can you explain the benwhich he finds less homogenous and it's our job to help you figure ing things the same, as v isiting efits of portfolios that are and less conservative. to be turned in by graduout where you want to go." "But these personal sacrificwe're all CSUs, we should C al es are worth what I can do here Asked where San Marcos not have different require- S tate ating seniors? It is excessive work without a grade professionally, and what I can is heading, Poullard said, "San ments per school. There S an help to create. I'm loving my Marcos is moving toward being should be set standards for M arcos and with no credit or benefit given to the student. professional life," he says. And a university of high recognition, all CSU schools. t his —Mike Frankfurth Poullard is used to relocating. strengthening its academic pro—Caroline Kalve c oming As a child of an active military gram, becoming residential, and w eek family, Poullard grew up in maximizing the experience that ( Oct. Louisiana, Riverside, Puerto students get out of their time 2 -3). Rico, Sacramento, Germany, here." I f y ou Mississippi, and Guam. "I am loving where San c ould "For me, diversity work is at Marcos is trying to go, and I am a sk the core of who I am and at the glad and excited to be part of a h im core of my work as an educator," team that will help us move in a ny says Poullard, who admits that that direction, said Poullard. How would you compare q uestion he is very interested in how we As professionally driven as Marcos to other What does he want to develop a sense of safety while Poullard says quite honestly the new dean is, he manages to CCSU San State Universities o r alifornia improve? v oice developing communities. These that his motivation and passion maintain a,n interesting and pro- in it's academic prestige? —Ralf Zimmermann a ny issues are integral to CSUSM comes from a desire to leave this ductive personal life as an avid —Nina Robinson c ongiven that the University has only world a better place than when reader and traveler. He is curcern, begun developing a larger and he found it. "It's also tied to the rently learning Italian in preparaw hat more cohesive community. With diversity work I do as an educa- tion for an upcoming excursion. w ould the impending influx of more tor. I can affect people's lives Poullard says he plans on 18 and 19 year olds, Poullard is positively and my own in the completing his Ph.D. and becomi t b e? excited about the kind of frame- process," he says, "I actually love ing the Vice President of Student work we can lay down as the uni- what I do everyday. I love to see Affairs for another institution. versity grows, building the field students take responsibility and He also plans to extend the work house, residences, and expand- feel empowered to make the com- he is currently doing as a divering its academic programs. "We munity theirs. That's what I want sity consultant for major corpora- Who is Chancellor Reed? Can school be cheaper? to do at San Marcos because I tions, high schools, and teachers. —Mike Geske —Sarai Peralta very professionally, and there was a fellow student after he started flicting and inextricably tied. "If whom over the weekend is an act Gay a nd L esbian a positive outcome. "There's a attending classes. of f public p based the Safety o n C ampus delicate balance that has to be After leaving SDSU, a cam- tnhe ssocial cost oreoppennesswwere ossumptionrivilegeveryone osnfree ot o high, m eople ould a that e i maintained. One [side] is to have pus with a respected gay frater- find time to participate," Barrett to discuss such matters," states »Continued from pg. 1 information shared; the other nity and plenty of opportunity said. Moon. is to protect rights," Gonzalez to interact with peers, Rickey Joni Miller sips her coffee Dean ffairs Last fall, in a psychology explained. A faculty member, wondered if he'd made the right outside the bookstore as she strug- Jonathan Pof Student Apower oullard says " class, Katie sat helplessly nearby who felt it necessary to remain choice. "But I came anyway," he gles to articulate the paradox of is not negative, as it is often as a male student threatened an anonymous, thought that the said. "I've dealt with these issues wanting and needing to be in asserts that to openly gay male in the class- rights protected were those of the pretty much all of my life and I'm versus out. She was married and construed." He s,traight students become allies, room. "He came and sat down student who made the threat. By a lot stronger because of it." raised two daughters before com- can start by acknowledging their next to a gay guy and told him "sweeping it under the rug," gay Rickey joined the Pride ing out at 40. Joni loves her position of privilege and finding that he wanted to blow up the students were not adequately pro- Alliance club and soon discov- life: "I have never been more ways of sharing it, not giving it entire school," Katie recalled, "I tected. President Gonzalez went ered the challenges of maintain- blessed and happy than I am was pregnant at the time, and on to describe the incident as "a ing the organization. Meeting at this very moment!" And yet, up. According to Poullard, gay worried for my life." The profes- veiled threat that could have been attendance was low with only she must keep a low profile at students and their allies who want sor of the class in which the interpreted as an overt threat," three or four students showing up times because her partner is in have o work threat was made did not respond and that "Student Affairs and for club meetings. According to the closet. A professional woman moret. community They atre going for i He states, " to requests from The Pride for the [campus] police moved on it Rickey, "Visibility is a problem. in the male-dominated field of to have to say T his is something comment and clarification. very quickly." Gonzalez added, Flyers we put up were constantly engineering, Joni's partner is vul- I value, even though I'm working "It didn't become an incident torn down." The flip side of the nerable to acts of discrimination 35 w a because it didn't need to be. I visibility issue seems to be vul- if her sexual orientation becomes andhours aabouteek, have mychild, I'm to pull hair think that if there were several nerability. "If meetings are pub- public. Joni wishes more people out,' students must invest some instances or if there were some- licized, then you're dealing with would come but, but she under- energy." thing ongoing, it would be appro- more elements than just the stu- stands why they don't. Poullard adds that Student priate to bring in the advisors." dent body because you've got hate Affairs has a major role to play. groups all around North County," What can students, faculty, and This helping create Forming an organization is eas- Rickey explained. The club dis- administration do to improve venuesincludes t"hose dialogues where ier said than done solved last spring, mainly due to the climate? can happen openly; and I don't a lack of participation. see us doing that right now," For students who are openly "There's really no safe place he says. Improving gay or thinking about coming I f you want to be in, you have to come out at school," says Joni. teredness" is one "student-cenof the main Kyla, Katie and their daughter out, the needs for dialogue and to be out As a sociology major, she notices issues Dean Poullard is working Auria. Photo by Darcy Walker community are extremely importhat some professors don't create tant. Rickey Rickerson-Riesen Restarting a club is tough that safe space by including sex- on. As an openly gay man, Dean Sociology professor Don f accepted s a student Barrett was faculty advisor to aeelsemployee onfow aAdmissions at a commuter campus. "Most ual orientation in class discus- Poullard believes that "being as nd the people would rather just come sions about discrimination. Other authentic as I can possibly be the Pride Alliance club, the epartment. But campus organization for gay, les- Doubts on arrival. Rhe had his here, get the instruction and not instructors may inadvertently put unconsciously gives people perd looked bian, bisexual, and transgendered for an organization ickey ay stu- deal with it," said Rickey. But gay students on the spot by ask- mission to be as authentic as they for g he emphasized that a club could ing them to share their personal are." He adds that, despite what (LGBT) students, at that time. t CSUSM before he ransHe was never notified about the dents ahere from San Diego tState. provide invaluable support and views. "Professors don't always people say, "We want people to ferred consider whether or not you want know who we are. What we are threat. "I am deeply disturbed that "On all of the literature distribut- networking opportunities. There are serious commit- to talk about it," Joni said. there has been anti-gay harass- ed by the school, even though the not always sure about is how we ment on campus and faculty who club existed, it was not printed on ments involved. As Don Barrett Communications professor are going to be received" Katie gay students turn to were not any of the club listings," Rickey explained, students have to be Dreama Moon addressed the issue Hale knows what she wants: "I both open and willing to spend of openness and risk. "Even some- don't care if people agree with notified," Barrett said. s c , President Gonzalez main- eaid. He discovered the wlub the time to make a club work. thing as simple as discussing in me or not. I just want them to tained that the threat was handled xisted only after talking ith The two requirements are con- public what you did and with respect me." Poullard �My Day With Jack By: Benjamin Wayne Pride Staff Writer Locked into the bump and grind, juggling my school and work schedule for necessities over priorities, and sleeping on an "as time permits" basis have all purchased tickets on my train of thoughts-they are unwanted passengers. My father says that these inevitable successions of free time are all part of a larger chain of events-the chain leading towards adulthood-I am supposed to dangle like a puppet. Normally I would listen, possibly even agree, but today is different. It's noon on Tuesday (a day when I should be on deadline) but instead I have concocted a string of ingenious lies and alibis. I have convinced my coworkers and peers that a dire event has transpired, which, in its urgency Jack's Pond surrounded by vegetation. Photo by David Ruiz begs my attention. It's not far from the truth, however. Being 23, I am not afforded enough job security to simply tell my boss that I need to go for a hike. But this is all inconsequential, old news, as the editors of The Pride would call it because I have already put on my hiking shoes, and I will fly them like the United States flag until the wilderness liberates me. Jack's Pond lies in the Southeastern foothills of San Marcos. My trail manual describes it as a 1/2 mile easy hike to the shores of the pond. To the untrained eye, the trail's beginning looks like another city park-full of evenly trimmed grass, a swing set and a bench, full of young mothers who carefully watch their children from a distance. "Why do they call it Jack's Pond," a young mother asked me as I stopped to tie my shoes. "I don't see a pond here. That's just so silly, Jack's Pond," I guess she didn't see the small lake her boy was making by holding down the lever to the drinking fountain. However, she was right; Jack's Pond is nowhere in sight only track homes and foliated hills surround the playground. Like all of nature's beauties, however, it lies down the road less traveled. I didn't want to tell her; selfishly enough, that I like to keep its entrance a secret. Embarking on my journey was like stepping into the wild and all the trappings of society disappeared from me sensory range. Even the noises from nearby earthmovers ceased. In fact, the only domesticated sound I could hear was a pair of roosters crowing; I guess news of the morning's arrival travels like everything else in the country: Tax Payers for Accountability and Better Schools, Prop 39 would place more power in the hands of each individual school district, allowing each school district to gather the necessary money for their area's educational needs. Opponents to Prop 39 point out a possible flaw in the proposition that does not regulate property tax limits. Considering property taxes are often the primary means for raising school related revenues, such an oversight in Prop 39 would, as the Save Our Home's Committee states, "raise the rent on homes in areas trying to raise as much money as a pupil in Beverly Hills receives." By: Christopher F. Orman Pride Staff Writer On Tuesday, November 7, voters will have the opportunity to decide the fate of eight propositions, four of which are extremely controversial. Ranging from campaign finance reform to school vouchers, each of the four "major" propositions could make a major impact upon the life of Californians. Prop 38: The voucher proposition The most heavily debated of the four propositions, Prop 38, centralizes around the future of public educational institutions. Also known as the "voucher proposition," Prop 38 would allow each pupil to receive $4,000 dollars annually for private or religious schooling. While Prop 38 would give parents greater discretion over their children's educational arena, some groups, such as A Coalition of Parents, incessantly argue with the proposition's approval, the public school system's future will be doomed, and that 3 billion dollars would be eradicated from the public education system. my now bare feet. It proceeded to spread its wings in an unfettered display of brevity; I submitted to its beauty and did not dare to move. In a flash it was gone and I closed my eyes. Lulled by the sound of tiny waves lapping at the shore, I began to dream. I pictured the bobcat, graceful creature whose prints I had noticed by the shoreline just moments before my sleep. I pictured it carving down the hillside for a drink at night. I thought of all the wild creatures in the hillsides, of Native Americans and times long gone, but, more importantly, I thought of Jack. Who could he have been; a drifting cowboy who had found his paradise or an heir to hundreds of fertile acres in the next valley over who gave it all away for this pond? To my surprise, I awoke in the shade. The sun had long since slipped behind the coastal hills and a cold wind was blowing. I dawned my shirt in a hurry and tied my shoes. I had a dinner date with a loved one at six-the cries of a city bayed in the afternoon. However, as I drove home locking bumpers with my fellow rats in traffic, I, for one, felt less like a rodent. My soul had been washed and my conscious cleaned by the sun and by the shores where I slept away my day, where I forgot my troubles for a moment-at Jack's Pond. Western Group whom opposes Prop 34, writes, "Incumbent politicians will be begging for money,..forcing challengers to seek funds from any and all sources." Proposition Overview: The Debatable Four Pond photo by David Ruiz slow. Exotic smells of coastal sage, sweet fennel and chamise tempted my nose as if pulling me farther into the wilderness. Off in the distance wild quail, caught off guard by my footsteps, scampered into the bushes. I walked, I dreamed, I took my shirt off and soaked in the sun. A couple hundred yards up the trail old Jack, as I liked to call him, revealed his secret-the pond that stretched out before my eyes. It's a rather unconventional water hole at first glance, longer than it is wide; it reminds me of a river that had been dammed from both ends. But I was not interested in it's aesthetic appeal, I had to get down to its shore. Choosing the first available route down, however steep, is sort of a mistake that I make constantly, but, like all failure, falling down makes us realize how human we are. Here I was though, at the shore, oh serene cove. Surrounding the beaches, which I could not see in their entirety were Coastal Live Oaks, tall thickets of Black Bamboo, olive trees and toolies. Everything was quiet, and I lied down. Just then, a fish in search of its next meal broke the calm waters of the lake. However, it was to no avail because the dragonfly it was after drifted on, lackadaisically and oddly enough landed on a blade of grass near Prop 34: Limits on sizes of campaign contributions? Considering the large amount of attention garnered by Props 38 and 39, some may overlook one proposition on the ballot receiving national attention: Prop 34. Proposing to place limits on the size of campaign contributions per election ($3,000 for state legislature elections, $5,000 for statewide office elections and $20,000 for governor elections), Prop 34 hopes to create a more democratic environment in the election of a candidate. Some pundits argue the exact opposite, Prop 39 believing Prop 34 would threatProp 39, proposes a 55% in- en to make fund raising a more favor vote for passing any locally corrupt, special interest practice. mandated bonds/ According to Lonri Granlund, representing the Prop 36: Treatment of drug offenders Probably the most controversial and emotionally charged proposition on the ballot is Prop 36, which reconsiders the ways in which drug offenders are treated and incarcerated. According to the proposition, individuals apprehended in possession or under the influence of narcotics would require probation and drug treatment, but not incarceration. After completing probation and treatment, subsequent charges against the individual would be dropped. Many individuals arguing against Prop 36 fear the proposition would allow individuals maliciously selling the "daterape" drug a light slap on the wrist. However, in response to the "date-rape" drug conundrum, individuals apprehended for selling or giving someone the heinous "date-rape" substance would receive several charges, and face incarceration for a multitude of violations. For more information, visit http://vote2000.ss. ca.gov/VoterGuide/. A playground is on sitefor children to play by Jack's pond. Photo by David Ruiz Attention V Future Teachers Teach fun science to elementary students in your area on weekday afternoons. Training and materials provided. $20-$30 per 1 hour class. Some experience required. 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Travis (played by Richard Gere), a Simply put, the gynecologist with a movie Dr. T and the rather dysfunctional Dr. T (Richard Gere) Photo courtesy of www.go.com Women explores a norfamily. mal father whose life For the most part, Dr. T is women in his life have never done is far too complex for him to a normal guy who tries to lead anything wrong—Dr. T could not control and what happens when he tries to escape from it all. a normal life. However, as the be more wrong. His wife Kate, played by story unfolds, his family throws If you don't mind the comhis life into turmoil. The cast Farrah Fawcett, is a loon and plexity of Robert Altman's films playing Dr. T's family includes dances naked in the fountain of and want to see a family more Farrah Fawcett and Laura Dern. a public mall, quickly establish- unusual than your own (hopeAdditional characters in the film ing the fact that Dr. T's personal fully), Dr. T and the Women is are played by Helen Hunt, Shelley life is troubled. His two daugh- definitely the romantic comedy ters, Dee Dee (Kate Hudson) and for you. Dr. T and the Women Long, and Liv Tyler. In the beginning of the film Connie (Tara Reid) are college opens in theatres October l3f It Dr. T starts out by saying that students. Dee Dee is getting mar- is rated R and has a running time "Women are saints," as if all the ried and Connie is trying to stop of 122 minutes. the wedding because she knows making $3 a day in Mexico; however, when he came to the U.S., he was able to send $300 every two weeks to his family in Oaxaca, Mexico. The value of the U.S. dollar attracted many of these Green Valley inhabitants. "One of your dollars is enough for us," stated one man. He also expressed how he felt he was treated "like a dog" from time to time. One scene shows Martinez driving around North County pointing out the work that his friends in the camp have done, "See all the beautiful yards? These workers are needed. But after their work is done, the employees just want them to disappear." Thefilmcontrasted the affluent homes in North County with the homes that were in this particular migrant camp. The typical "homes" in the Green Valley camp consisted of bushes containing makeshift shacks made of plywood, plastic, and dirt floors. There were also "spider holes," which are little homes made from mud caves and cardboard used as flooring. The documentary shows how some North County homeowners became upset about the Green Valley camp and its close proximity to their own homes. Some of the homeowners also complained that Green Valley inhabitants stole food and defecated near the property. According to the surrounding community's Health Department, a water source and sewage maintenance were just two of the many necessities missing from Green Valley, making it a "very unhealthful environment". Could people actually live in these conditions? The documentary revealed that it was possible. More than 400 men, women, and children had lived there over the ten years that the camp had been in existence. However, property owners were ordered to either improve conditions in the camp or abate the situation. During the 1989 filming of the documentary, the Green Valley property owners were the Hunt Brothers, wealthy Texas men who were not living in the San Diego area. The owners in this case chose to close Green Valley rather than improve conditions in the camp. "It's like leaving our home once again and having to start all over," says one man, whose family was evicted from Green Valley. Paul Espinosa, who wrote, directed, and produced Uneasy Neighbors, told how he felt a very strong sense of community in the camp. "And that was kind of destroyed the last days of the camp," he says. Green V aller -even had little schools, church meetings, and a "restau- By: J. 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Segall Pride Editor On Thursday, September 28, an audience of 15 people gathered in Commons 206 to view Paul Espinosa's documentary, Uneasy Neighbors, which explores the relationship between migrant workers and affluent homeowners in San Diego's North County. The film deals with the tension between migrant workers and homeowners and questions whether there is any alternative to the two living side by side as "uneasy neighbors." Uneasy Neighbors was filmed in Encinitas in 1989. The main focus of the film is a migrant camp, "Green Valley," that used to be located in the area close to La Costa, Carlsbad, and Encinitas. "They're here because we offer the jobs. We need t hem" says Reverend Martinez who is a retired Presbyterian Minister. Martinez was a prominent figure in providing assistance to the people who lived in the Green Valley camp. Explorations: Uneasy Neighbors The film explores the types of employment that migrant workers found in construction, landscaping, or domestic help in surrounding areas like Encinitas. During the filming of this documentary, one worker in the camp was only rant," which consisted of a family within the camp that prepared meals on a grill in a makeshift shack. "Many people don't realize that they are human beings," stated Reverend Martinez, "They spend money to save whales, but what about people? It's the greatest of absurdities. It's a matter of priorities and values in society." The 35-minute documentary expressed the need for federal laws and government action to help deal with the situation between the homeowners and the migrant workers. One solution that helped some of the inhabitants of Green Valley was lowincome housing. "But we have far to go still," says Espinosa. Paul Espinosa: The Director Uneasy Neighbors was named one of the top 100 Chicano Films by the Aztlan Film Institute, established by UCLA's Chicano Studies Research Center. Espinosa was drawn to the subject of uneasy neighbors in 1986 when many immigration laws were being passed. Mainstream media wasn't too interested in some of these stories and Espinosa felt that there was an incomplete picture of what was happening between migrant workers and homeowners. "It [film] wasn't made just for the local audience here in San Diego County," says Espinosa, "It's also for all American cities and it deals with the rich and poor." During the discussion following Uneasy Neighbors, Espinosa spoke about the people he met at Green Valley while making the documentary. "Reverend Martinez, who's in his late 60's, hadn't planned on getting involved. But he was shocked," said Espinosa, "It shows the power of what an individual can do when they get involved. And this brings up the question of what we can do to break down some of these barriers." Paul Espinosa's experience includes being a long-time producer for public television programs dealing with the United States-Mexican relations. His current project is a documentary dealing with the causes and outcomes of the war between Mexico and the U.S. and will be showing at the Museum of Contemporary Art from October 5 and 12. Espinosa, who grew up in New Mexico, has lived in San Diego County for 25 years. He has a great interest in informing people on relations, the culture, and the people of Latin America. "If you don't know what happened in the past, you're going to look at this subject a little differently," says Espinosa. �The Brown Bag Concert Series By: Christopher F. Orman Pride Staff Writer Eclectic would summarize CSUSM's Brown Bag Concert series that occurred at noon by the Dome on September 25 to September 28. As a whole, Brown Bag Concert series certainly gave CSUSM students an opportunity to discover sounds not included in standard radio formats. The Charles McPherson Quartet, Second - Avenue Klezmer Ensemble, Earl Thomas and the Blues Ambassadors, and rootsrockers The Blazers, adequately covered a plethora of often overlooked musical idioms. Following several originals, McPherson and his compatriots flew passionately into a highspeed version of Sonny Rollins' classic St. Thomas. Playing three times the notes included in Rollins' studio version of St. Thomas, McPherson clearly revealed his expertise and all around musical dexterity. The Charles McPherson Quartet cannot be considered any typical, mediocre jazz band. In fact, some of the music played by McPherson and his band rivaled performances by well-known jazz acts at respected venues such as Humphrey's and Escondido Center for the Arts. All thatjazz Singin'the blues On Monday, September 25, Charles McPherson's Quartet opened with a stirring rendition of My Favorite Things, which was made infamous by the late John Coltrane. McPherson made special use of his back up band, empathetically moving his saxophone in and out of the crowd, thereby accuentating the potent mix of drums, bass, and piano. Possibly the most energetic act of the week was Earl Thomas and the Blues Ambassadors who began their brief ^lues-based set with the wonderfully lascivious Fred McDowell song, Drop Down Mama. Considering the large notoriety being garnered by acts like Taj Mahal, Corey Harris and the North Mississippi Allstars, blues bands continue to rise out of A Perfect Circle That ability has led to the incredible popularity of Tool and has helped A Perfect Circle sell more albums in the first week of its On Monday, September 11, release than any other debut A Perfect Circle was nearly as band. Perhaps the high point of the good as their name suggests at University of California, San concert was Keenan's dark sense Diego. The few thousand fans of humor. After saying San Diego that gathered to see front man was louder than Sacramento and es oines, e the J Keenan ( the ashes of grunge rock and boy- Maynard bames Tool), werealso DrowdMhat theyhhadinformedlayed never p from, the and, not c t band based antics. Interestingly, disappointed in what they heard, there. Earl Thomas served up juke-joint that they saw. The based blues, a sound so infec- or for hen matter, whatent down, A Perfectconcert cfoncluded waith single nd W the lights w tious and loud, the music may not signaling the oncoming of the the song Circle's irsthem fame, that gave t have been appropriate for such an headliners, all fans were stunned Judith. The crowd had waited austere, unconnected campus as and male fans were delighted all night to hear Keenan croon CSUSM. Nevertheless, by havl f the song, and as two omen p ing Earl Thomas and the Blues tso seetease wn stage.erforming a tnhe ayrics doisappointed whenwhe trip o Each time ot t all Ambassadors on campus, hope- a piece of clothing came off, the band left the stage following tthe fully some listeners were awak- roar of the crowd grew larger. powerful tune. ened to some antiquated, ageless Just when it looked like all the Their interesting style of sounds. music leads to a diverse fan base. clothes were coming off and a tender kiss was to be shared, the From spiked chains and tattoos Also in the series... lights went down to a thunder of to short shorts and fancy jewf all kinds c It w a f Also included in the series boos.erfect asircledifficult act bor elry, people oconcert. Theould be found at the diverto ollow, ut were the Second Avenue Klezmer As Poon asCthe first fchord was sity only added to the experience. as Ensemble, who played tradition- struck, all was forgiven for the That is the beauty of this music; al Jewish folk music of Eastern abrupt ending to the pre-show. it brought all kinds of people Europe and Yiddish theatre. This a short traditionally Jewish art form has onlyIt hwas thirteen set—the bandt tnogether in unity, if only for one as songs—but i lately been heard in avante- was a sweet s et Every song res- ight. all, it was a concert well In guard arenas by artists like Brad onated through the crowd and worth seeing. For a rookie band, Mehldau, John Medeski and John every chord struck the fancy of A Perfect Circle's performance Zorn. and ell polfans. T f he oncert seemed v The Blazers, from East Los was Khe best part oytet pciercing ished. Theeteran neverwost intercrowd eenan's soft, Angeles, played an eclectic mix voice. Keenan has the unparal- est ^nd all went homel happy— of roots-rock, R&B and Latin leled ability to carry a gentle except maybe for the select few rhythms. ho hought they ote through the m c The Brown Bag Concerts nhords, and then let ost a rushing wee atTool concert.were going to c out scream s continue, each semester as part of that could pierce the heavens. the Arts and Lectures series. By: Jared E. Young Pride Staff Writer Is t his y our i dea of a s tudent u nion? Everybody agrees that students need a place of their own at Cal State San Marcos. The new student union/fieldhouse can be that place — where you hang out, have club meetings, even shower after a workout Vote for a place of your own. Vote Y ES on both Student Union Fee Referenda Oct. 9 and 10. �T he P ride PchEgxtor 7., Co-Edte Q pifikiEte . Graduate Intern g ^plty Advisor v All o^imods and letters to the editor, ;; should be submitted via electronic m ij to The Pride S B*; S t j A f ' -'|G3| published m The Pride, represent the opinions of the electronic mail accoui^ rather than the individual California Stale University Sm Marcos 8% editors. It is the policy of The Pride not to print a ii^e^arily r Melanie Aldington « puthor, and doonotfCalifomia Sepresent the views anonymous letters. i TtePjtide, r o tate University San Mm&mt i ||§|Si>f Victoria B. Segall Display and classified advertising in The Pride Marco?* Unsized editorials represent the majority Darcy Walker :<|j opinion of The Pride editorial board J ^ S should not be construed as the endorsement or Letters to the editors should include an address, investigation of commercial enterprises or ventures. E-mail: pride@csusm.edu v Jayne Braman Madeleine F, Marshall telephone number, e-mail and identification. Letters The Pride reserves the light to lejectTany advertising. http://www.csusm.edu/pride may be edited for grammar and length* Letters The Pride is published weekly on uesdays during ' die academic yeaiv'^ " S p S I f ^ S i l i j f c | What Student Union Vote? I feel it is important to ask a few questions about the issue before it is voted on. What Student Union? The web page: www.csusm.edu/ student affairs/ Info%20Items/university student union referendum.htm about the Clarke Field House/ University Student Union states "What is the Clarke Field House/University Student Union? The proposed building will provide a multi-purpose gymnasium, weight/exercise room, locker rooms and showers, sports medicine facility, equipment storage and offices. It will also include conference space and meeting rooms, student government offic- t 1 : : es and a convenience store." There is NO mention of a student union, only athletic related facilities, offices and meeting rooms. Why is this issue being called Clarke Field House/University Student Union when there is no student union listed as part of the proposal? When will the fee end? It never does. The fee increase will only end if a future referendum passes to eliminate it. Is this the best or the only funding option? Is a $7.4 million dollar facility what we need? According to the above listed web page, "the estimated construction costs for the Clarke Field House/University Student Union is between $7.1 and $7.4 million." And that "$2.7 million will be identified in gifts and grants." If $2.7 million can be raised in gifts and grants, why not build a facility for $2.7 million? If it is really necessary for the much more expensive building to be built, have other funding avenues been exhausted? Corporate sponsorship perhaps? Around the county, "The Murph" is now Qualcom Stadium, and there is the Coors Ampitheater, SDSU has the Cox Arena. Perhaps CSUSM should look in to having a Philip Morris or MGD Student Union? (Indecently, I bet if there was a convenience store in the student union with a liquor license, more students would use it). Is there any guarantee regarding how the money will be spent? Not that I have seen. I feel it is deceptive for the two measures to be generally referred to by the same name, as they are very different. Measure One deals with the construction of a FIELD HOUSE that supposedly contains some unspecified portion of it to be used for an interim student union, yet the proposal listed on the web does not list a student union. Measure Two actually deals with the construction of a student union almost 20 years from now. The question is not necessarily about voting no to the construction, but voting no to these measures. Only vote yes when a proposal comes along that better specifies how funds will be allocated and for how long. Vote NO on Measure One and Two. Jafo wac San Marcos: By: Jared E. Young Pride Staff Writer Why would anyone want to live in Arizona? Now, I'm not knocking people who live there, but I am questioning their motives for doing so. It's hot, muggy, plagued by smog, isolated, and, well, it really isn't the nicest place to live. Why am I talking about Arizona, you ask? Well, because that is where this article is being written. I decided to come out here to visit some friends for a few days and take a break from school, work, life-from everything, basically (it didn't hurt that Bad Religion was playing a concert out here, either). Since I have been here I have realized one thing-I won't ever need a real estate agent in Phoenix. Now, granted, Phoenix isn't all bad. The school, Arizona State, is pretty cool (although it was recently rat&d as one of the worst schools in the nation), and the nightlife is second to none, but what do you do the rest of the time? You sleep and watch TV, HAVE f itiiB Letter to the Editors Dear Editor: As a CSUSM Alumnae, I would like to voice my support for the University Student Union fee referendum. While attending CSUSM, I was actively involved in various organizations on campus. As a past Orientation-Team Leader, I gave tours to the incoming students. The main question asked by most freshmen was "Where do you usually spend your time in between classes"? Unfortunately I had to tell them that I had no choice but to try to find a place in the Dome. As an "O-Team" Leader, I saw the importance of the University Student Union so I became a member of the University Student Union Advisory Board. The need for this facility became even more obvious to me while serving on the USUAB. For study group meetings, the only choices are the Library, where the group meeting rooms are always occupied, or the Dome, which never has tables available. ;'*s' noo^^^^'-^plw^ ^BUBMIT to A LETTER pubjicati^ Sincerely, Beauty Undiscovered erate temperatures at the end of the day. Also, our campus isn't so huge that we have to walk five miles to get the book that we realized we left in our car just as we finally reach the front door to the classroom; you have to do that if you're a Sun Devil. Sun Devil. That's the one redeeming factor of living in Phoenix and going to school: you get a cool mascot. Now, Cougars are fine and dandy, but whom do you think would win in a fight? I'd put my money on the Devil Arizona Desert Courtesy ofAaron Seifert any day (Blue Devils and Sun that's what the Walter Cronkite School of Devils might be a tricky matchIt's too hot to do anything Journalism (which, at the time, up, though). other than sit under your air con- was my major). Then I came out Phoenix is also isolated. ditioner and play video games, here and broke a sweat walking watch TV, or read a book. Which, from the car to the door of my by the way, should help make friend's apartment; that's when I ASU one of the top ranked decided that San Jose State was a schools academically in the better choice for me. nation. Since no one can go outCal State San Marcos is no side, they should have all day to oasis. One hundred and fifty study . . . or all day to sleep so stairs in 110 degrees is no picnic, they can drink all night, which is but that temperature doesn't last apparently what really happens. 365 days, so I can survive i t I contemplated becoming a Also, most students at our lovely Sun Devil two years ago. The school don't live in San Marcos, school is large and they have so they can retreat to more modA Collage ofSan Marcos AN OPIMONZ I think that having a Student Union on campus will benefit many students for many years to come. And the increase in cost is still so low: only $30. I understand $30 is a substantial amount for a student, but if you think about it, it is only 40 cents a day per semester, excluding weekends. Most of the students will probably say, "Sure it is very easy for alumni to support this since they will not be paying a penny for it." I am currently a graduate student at SDSU and the Student Union fee is higher - $71/per semester; and I'm glad students before me saw the need to build a place for students to meet. I hope my letter reaches students at CSUSM. Please think about future students when making your final decision on the University Student Union fee. m Lyuda Litvinets Class o f'99 Where do you go if you want to leave the city? Flagstaff? Wow, wouldn't that be a fun day?! Maybe you could head down to Tucson, that would be fun. More of what you already have in Phoenix! The closest thing to the beach in Arizona would be Lake Havasu, and what do you do there? You sure aren't going to go surfing! People like to complain about San Marcos, having to go to school in the hot weather, having to climb stairs, having nothing to do between classes. After spending a few days in Phoenix, you'll gain a whole new appreciation for the land of the Cougar. Courtesy ofthe City ofSan Marcos mMMfi^ORS vf editors should include an address, telephone number, e-mail and contact .The Pride if yAiliiiliiiiiiiiPnterestedlilSiilnlsilwriting news articles. ou are i sik ^ i i iillll �A Closer Look at CSUSM Cross Country By: Steve Compian Pride Staff Writer What is it like to compete in cross country running? For the average person the answer would seem to be simplistic: you have to run every day until you build up some endurance and then go mach five during a race. Some of that might be true, but to get a better idea you should ask the members of the CSUSM crosscountry team. Some of the runners put in up to fifty miles of road work per week in preparation for the competition. The men compete, in an eight-kilometer (5.3 miles) long race, while the women run the distance of five-kilometers (3.1 miles). The scoring for each event is determined by the placement of individual runners as they cross the finish line. The team's five best runners are identified and the lowest scoring team wins. Before the start of each race the runners must-warm Tip their bodies by a routine of stretching and running. Depending on the individual, this may take as much as an hour. Also before the race, runners must conduct a reconnaissance of the course to get a clear idea of the route, and its condition. Final preparations include last minute instructions from coaches, and making sure the runners are wearing their "numbers," which, help officials determine placement. Then the runners move over to the starting line for the race. For the details on how the game is played though, you have to talk to the players. When asked if they believed that cross country should be classified a "non-contact" sport, some of the runners gave a few sly grins and some rolling eyes. "I still have scars down there," said junior Heather Garritson, pointing to the marks on her ankle that were made as a result of the wars that occur at the start of Annual Cougar Chase » Continued from p g. 1 Coach Steve Scott Photo by Steve Compian Coach Scott, a former Olympian, had enough gas left in his tank to run back along the course to cheer on the rest of the runners. One of those runners was Bob Mangrum, for whom the school's track was named. "I had a great time," said Mr. Mangrum, who won in his age category at a time of 23 minutes and 11 seconds, even though he was still recovering from a hamstring pull. In between the races, Coach Scott kept busy by signing t-shirts and giving advice to the young runners. "You want to start off slow and then have enough for the finish," he told a group of kids.Later, the coach ran with the kids during the IK Cub Run, while shouting encouragement to the young competitors. Little Vincent Loretti was the last runner to cross the finish line, which officially ended competition at the Second Annual Cougar Chase. . AH the participants were treated to refreshments that included complimentary slices of Fruschetta Pizza. The line for the pizza was almost as busy as the line to see the posted official results, with everyone looking to see where they had placed. At the awards ceremony, all the top runners received their awards from Coach Scott. Every child who crossed the finish line also received a medal from Coach Scott. Seventy-one year old Ed Maher and seventy-six year old John Cross were among those who received congratulations. Maher finished in the time of 25 minutes and 9 seconds and Cross' time was 27 minutes and 27 seconds for the 3.1 mile event. each race. Garritson suffered her injuries when other runners used the cleats of their shoes, meant to gain traction, as weapons to fight for position in the closely compressed pack of runners. The physical contact that the runners endure isn't limited to the lower torso. "They hack and push," said sophomore Kenneth Nwadike, as he demonstrated with downward gestures with a pointed elbow. It continues to get physical during the race, too. Senior Renee MacDonald told how she and another girl became "attached" as they arrived at the halfway point of the Aztec Invitational 5k race. "She just kept pulling on my arm until I finally yanked it away," said MacDonald. The end of the race is the last chance that the runners have to secure the highest place in the competition, which equates to points for the team. It is common for large groups to arrive at the finish line together, conceiv- RETIREMENT ably at the same time. The difference between 30th and 42nd place may only be a couple of seconds, but for the total team score, the 12-point margin becomes very important. In order to get noticed, freshman Josh Wing said, "The coaches teach us to raise our hands." The runners must also have the presence of mind to hand in their "numbers" at the finish line where an electronic scanner turns bar codes into official results. After the race is over, the runners must cool their bodies down with some light jogging and stretching to prevent injury. The women's race usually lasts from 18 to 27 minutes, while the men's competition can last from 25 to 32 minutes. By the time the awards ceremony has been conducted, the athletes may have invested five to six hours of their day towards the races, not counting travel time. Then it's back to practice next week to start all over again. 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Location: Commons 207 Time: 12:00pm-12:30pm Using MLA/APA Formats Location: Academic Hall 418 Time: 12:30pm-l :30pm This group meets weekly on Learn how to use MLA and Tuesdays in Commons 207. Groups run on a "drop-in" basis. APA formats. Rock en Espanol/Spanish Rock R OCK E N ESPANOLMORE F M 98.9 Participants will be introduced Student Social to leadership theories and prac- Location: Dome Plaza tices. Time: 12:00pm-l:00pm Leadership Foundation Location: Commons 206 Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm Wednesday, October 4,2000 Film: Being There Location: California Center for the Arts, Escondido Center Theater Time: 6:30pm Thursday, October Friday, October 6, 2000 5,2000 Study Abroad Information Meeting Location: Craven 1258 Time: 9:00am-10:00am Study Abroad Information Meeting Location: University Hall 327 Time: 10:00am-l 1:00am Using Sentence Variety National Depression Screening Day Location: Founders Plaza Time: llam-lpm Saturday, October 7, 2000 CSUSM's 8th Annual Pow Wow Location: CSUSM Time: ll:00am-ll:00pm; 2:00pm-7:00pm Grand Entry Featured events include intertribal dancing, drum contest, gourd dancing, and demonstration and specialty dancing. Learn how to use variety in your sentences. This event is free and open to the public. Meditation Group Location: PPHS For more information call (760) Time: 12:00pm-12:30pm 439-8569 or visit the web site at: www.csusm.edu/powwow This meditation group meets weekly on Fridays in Dr. Fritz Kreisler's office. Groups run on a ''drop-in" basis. Monday, October 9, Location: Academic Hall 314 Time: 10:00am-l 1:00am Short and easy depression test, suicide risk questionnaire, educational presentation with a video, consultation with a mental health professional, referrals, educational flyers, brochures and handouts. Offered through the Counseling and Psychological Services unit of Student Affairs. Take a Walk on the Creative 2000 Call 750-4910 for more informa- Side Film showing of Being There Study Abroad Information tion. Location: Commons 206 (Hal Ashby, 1979). Meeting Time: l:00pm-2:00pm Location: Commons 206 Careers for Liberal Studies In this film, Chauncey Gardner, This presentation will introduce Time: 9:00am-10:00am Majors Location: Visual and Performing who speaks in television coma model to bring out everyone's Arts Annex (441 La Moree Rd.) mercials cliches (which people Location: Craven 4201 Independent Filmmaker: creative side. Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm mistake for wisdom) is unexTime: Noon Denise Shaw pectedly elected president and Location: Academic Hall 102 undertakes to give the govern- Are you looking for a career in This slide and lecture preTime: 3pm Liberal Studies? This workshop Career Skills ment back to the people. sentation considers the ways Denise Shaw will give a may be for you! 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For Sale ' 87 P lymouth F or S ale G ood C ondition. $ 1900 o bo. Congratulations to all t he Alpha XI Delta Ladies who e arned a 3.5 g.p.a. a nd above l ast semester. We are s o proud! - Cindy Bunch-Strawn —Laurel Burkhalter —Amanda Gibson —Courtney Montes —Sarah Wacker —Laura Stendel - Karl Vollmer w E R hat? The North County Higher Education Alliance seeks two students to represent transfer students to CSUSM from Palomar and MiraCosta. ligibility? Any student who completed the first two years of their college/ university education at either Palomar or MiraCosta College and who has completed at least one semester of work at CSUSM may apply for this position. esponsibilities? The Student Representative to the NCHEA Board must C T be willing and able to: Meet monthly — the third Tuesday of the month from 2-4 p.m. — with the Board; Represent to the Board the issues, concerns, and needs of transfer students as they make the transition from the community colleges to CSUSM; and Perform one of the following tasks: serve as web weaver for the NCHEA web site @ www.csusm.edu/nchea, or help with editing and publishing official NCHEA documents, or some other task as arises during the year. ompensation? Each Student Representative will receive $250.00 per semester to compensate them for completion of specific tasks such as those delineated above. o Apply? Contact Vicki Golich for further information by email: ygolich@csusm.edu California State University San Marcos � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>2000-2001</h2> Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Description An account of the resource The eleventh academic year of California State University San Marcos. Sort Key PR Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data newspaper 11 x 17 The Pride Yes Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource The Pride October 3, 2000 Subject The topic of the resource student newspaper Description An account of the resource Vol. 8, No. 6 covers LGBQT CSUSM experiences, interviews new Dean of Students Jonathan Poullard, local sites of interest such as Jack's Pond, Cougar Cross Country, and upcoming propositions. 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Copyright 2015, California State University San Marcos Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource PDF Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Text Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context newspaper 11 x 17 Cougar Chase LGBT propositions https://archives.csusm.edu/student-newspapers/files/original/c787ef6c92f664dcf02f61ae320d162a.pdf 32f9ddfa0865bec703470bf1539517c5 PDF Text Text from Outer Space Mid April. 1993 "What you havethereare afewoftheserather bearded, unw ashedcharacters,withsandalsand long hair, who normallywould be regarded sort oftolerantlyas a lunaticfringe, whichyou putup withbut youdo not necessarily encourage, andin effect, the cam has been turned over to these pus characters." VoL /, No. 4 Student Caught in Craven Hall! /Va/7 ^ Rages On! Gay Rights Plan 9 wants to remind everyone that the Gay 8t Lesbian rights "March on Washington" is coming up on April 24th and 25th. As many as 1,000,000 people are expected to be there to urge President Clinton:to end the ban on gays in the military. Mo; 9 wishes to votceft's support for our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters. Remember folks, all human beings hayea right to be treated like human beings We don't: buy the "special rights" argument; the only "spedal right1 We can see that gays have '* is the right to be discharged from the military for their sexual orientation. Sexual orientation does not override every other aspect of who you are and how well you can do your job. Plan ? apologizes for not giving greater coverage to gay rights in the issue as we had promised. But urgent correspondence has forced us to devote space to other issues. Craven Hall Dedication GUSanHarcosstudent,caughtby/%nlphotographerjeffHenson,atthemoment ofhis arrest by thecam pus’s newPublicSafetyCom andos. m Last Friday evening, a CSU San Marcos student was apprehended by the campus's Public Safety Commandos on the fifth floor of Craven Hall. The student, San Marcos resident Fred S. Dent, 29, was charged with violating the campus's secret Student Access Control policy (which prohib­ its students from entering Craven Hall except to pay fees) possession of subversive literature, conspiracy to commit a subversive act and suspicion of being San Marcos Man. Public Safety was first alerted to the presence of a student when History professor Jill Watts, diligently working late (as all faculty and staff should), noticed a copy of the commiepinko-gay-lesbian-feminist-man-hating-anti-establishment/Va/j 9 from Outer Space being slipped beneath her door. Ever alert to any menace to campus safety, Dr. Watts immediately notified Public Safety. Within hours, the campus's brand new Public Safety Commandos had apprehended and subdued Dent. On Dent were found nearly one hundred copies of Plan 9 and a copy of a story titled "Further Adventures of San Marcos Man!" (see page 7!!). Possession of these items conContinued on next page It’s Outrageous Oh boy, oh boy! The dedication of Craven Hall is coming up! There will be a "gathering" in front of Craven Hall at 10:00am, followed by the "Ceremony" at 10:30am on Mon­ day, April 19th. RSVPs have been sent out to faculty, staffand alumni. If you haven't been invited, you should show up anyway to either show your support for Craven or to show your displeasure with Craven and the rest of the MMAW GIS (mostly-middle-aged-white-guys-in-suits) who so desperately want to shove this issue under the rug. The backside of Craven Hall, which is all anyone ever sees anyway. Our Motto: Plan 9: “Using free speech like a blunt instrument” �p l a n1 Studeri! in Craven Hall (conti Armed that Dei was an active student radical and subversive agitator. According to campus policy, violation of the Student Access Control policy is punishable by expulsion, while possession of subversive literature is only punishable by torture. However, the charge of conspiracy to commit a subversive act along with the suspicion that Dent himself was the infamous San Marcos Man was enough to invoke the university's secret Sedition Policy, which states that any person accused (not convicted, mind you) of criticizing the university administration shall be executed. Dent was taken behind the Academic Hall building and executed less than an hour after his arrest. According to campus Public Safety ofAcer, Arnold (The Terminator) Trujillo, his death was "relatively painless, more or less." A top administration ofAdal, who for some reason declined to be named, stated that "this should be a lesson to a//students on this campus. Their job here is to get trained to All job slots, not to cause problems. This campus should not be perceived as a problem by the community, but as a source of properly trained employees." Dent's parents, long-time supporters of CSU San Mar­ cos, were quoted as saying, "We're very sorry about our son's death, but that kind of disrespect for authority can't be tolerated in this community. Why, we'd rather that they bulldoze the whole place and turn it back into a chicken ranch than let radical, secular-humanistic ideas become entrenched there." They also stated that they didn't have any idea where their son got such ideas from, "but it wasn't us! Probably some long-haired freak on campus; that com­ puter person, whoever he is. Now there's someone who should be shot!" Student reaction to Dent's death was subdued. Frat boy Aref Nohrudi stated, "Them radical scum deserve what they got cornin' to them. I wish I'd been there. Guess I missed out on the fun." Associated Students President, Laura Mitchell was rumored to have gone in to hiding and could not be reached for comment. We at Plan 9, o f course, abhor such violence and encourage all students to behave themselves. The distribu­ tion and consumption of subversive literature, like mastur­ bation, can lead to sodal awareness, political activism and blindness. Editor's note to thehumorless: We at Plan wishto point out thatthis piecewas meanttobehumorous. Personally,wethinkveryhighlyofour campus’s PublicSafetyofficen. Amie Trujillois one ofthenicestpeople you’ll evermeet(seriously) andwe’reglad to havehimhere (surebeats havingthePoliceCluefofEscondido!).NexttimeyouseemeofourPublic SafetyOfficerson campus, introduceyourself. I’msurethatthey’dlike to get to know everyone. INVASION OF THE r ^ r „ students vs. the ££ Bureaucrats. y Bureaucrats o n C C ' the RampageM ile s a n d M iles r" H orrible Bloodsucking S cenes! of R ed T a p e In Wide-Screen BureauColor! Coming to a Campus Near You! It’s Bizarre- �The Purpose 03763127 " f '* r g (Listen up, The following excerpts of a speech made by Sol H. Linowitz at a Cornell University dinner held in his honor last November in Washington, D.C . We have just come through our quadrennial spasm we call a presidential election. We have elected a new president and await with hope and expectation the leadership of a new generation. As we look back and reflect on the election, one thing seems increas­ ingly dean Millions of Americans in all walks of life - black, brown and white; blue-collar workers and white-collar workers; young and old; rich and poor; dty-dweilers and housewives; businessmen and consumers - all seem to feel themselves troubled and confused and at the mercy of forces they cannot influence or even understand. Somehow from the point of view of the average citizen, this elusive thing we call "the system" - the whole network of arrangements and institutions that determines the character and quality and often the content of our lives - hasn't seemed to be working. And we don't really know how to get a handle on our problems - or even if there is a handle. It may well be, as someone recently suggested, that ou r kinship today is not so much with the year 2000 as with the year 1776; and we may be back to the basics of trying to organize a newsociety and providing for its governance - to the very fundamental questions about how our society and our system are to function. I believe that if we are to get a handle on our problems and regain a clear sense of purpose for the future, no institution in our society can play a more important role or offer wiser guidance than a great university such as Cornell. For if a university stands for anything, it stands pre­ eminently for faith in reason rather than dogma, in rationality rather than inevitability, in the free rather than the enslaved mind. A university is our shining response to the prophets of doom, the demagogues, the bigots, the breast-beaters. In a university, we confidently reaffirm our belief in America as a place dedicated to the fulfillment of the American dream. A t a university, the businessman, the poet, the farmer, the philosopher, the artist, the doctor, the lawyer - ail work together in mutual respect to try to make that dream a reality. If we are to realize that dream, we will need as never before young men and women of breadth and perception who can help us find our way toward the nation we can yet be; people who will understand where we have been and where we are going; who know about the kind of world in which we live and the kind of future we are trying to achieve. We will need men and women able to communicate with one another and with other people and other places; people who know how to transmit and stimulate ideas; who recognize that things human and humane are more importantthan the computer, the test tube, the IBM or even the Xerox machine. We need people who will understand that "know why" is even more important than "know how"; who will try to see ou r problems as part of total human experience; and who are able to understand something of what yesterday teaches us about today and tomor­ row. in short we need young people who will be able to dream dreams and who will be unafraid to try to make them come true. We must look to our great universities such as Cornell to bring forth such men and women able to assume that kind of leadership and responsibility in our society and in our world. And nothing is more precious to our future than that such universities be enriched and strengthened to enable them to make their vital contribution. We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by Itheir Creator with certain unalienable rights; that f S n g these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that, to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governedjthat,whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter, or to abolish it,and to institute a new government, laying its foundation on such principles,and orga­ nizing its powers in such form as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness. — Declaration of Independence lllltAmendment I Congress shall, make religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or of abridging William Stacy, a.k.a “ Cap’n BilP For crimes against the university and suspicion of being San Marcos Man. This person is considered extremely dangerous. If you have seen this person, please call 1-800-GET-BILL it's Offensive tbe& eedc^or^e0<^orofthO pm ss;(^therig^itor^opeople peaceably to twimean f to petition the Government for ft grteva n m ' S M i | �P la n W Mid April, 1993 Vol. I, No. 4 Page 4 Open Leafier to Bill Stacy After haviS given it long thought/ I have come to the conclusion that iffis impossible to remain silent at the news that Bill Robinson/ Director of Computing SC Telecommunications/ has decided to leave CSU San Ma rcos. If it was clear that his reasons were purely personal in nature, there would be no need to comment other than to say how much poorer the university will be without him and his vision of computing in the 21st century. However, it is all too plain that Robinson is not leaving on his own impetus. Oh, yes, it was his decision to leave, there is no doubt about that. But I would have left sooner had I been in his position. What does it say, Mr. President, about the top administration of a university when the Director of Computing is not invited to meetings discussing the construction of high tech computer class­ rooms for Phase UP What does it say about the top administration of a university when someone like Bernie Hinton can steal office space allocated to Computing 8C Telecommunications without bothering to get the consent of, or even inform, that department's director? What does it say about the top administration of a university when the President is repeatedly generous with his assurances to a Director that certain problems will be corrected, but is uniformly unforthcoming when it comes to actually addressing those problems? Indeed, if I were in Robinson's shoes, I would have left long ago. The sad thing about this is that Robinson is one of the last people we can afford to lose, if in fact this university is going to be the "University of the 2!st century." It's not my intent here to gratuitously heap praise on Robinson, but the fact of the matter is he is highly intelligent, critical, open minded, and possesses a comprehensive vision of the effect of technology on education. What is so wrong with such a person, who, in addition to everything else, is one of the most personable (if a little strange) administrators on this campus? We should all be ashamed at how this university is being run if it results in people like Robinson leaving. When all the good people are gone, Mr. President, who will be left? You and Bernie? And don't pretend that you can white-wash the issue with outright lies. I don't think that people are going to buy it any more. Last night, as I sat talking to Robinson, Dr. Chelle Boehning, Chair of the Computer Science Program, came in and announced that he had just come from the President's office. Dr. Boehning explained that Bill Stacy had told him that the reason that Robinson was leaving was because Robinson was upset at not having been appointed to several faculty selection committees (I'm not making this up, folks. Go ask Chelle.) Robinson responded by saying that that had never been an issue, had never been discussed and had never been a problem. Conclusion? The President of this university deliberately lied to one of the most influential faculty members of this campus. But why? Whatever the reason, it does not bode well for this university. The clear and driving force behind Mr. Stacy's actions is a pathological avoidance of controversy. He will tell anyone what­ ever it takes to avoid facing and dealing with difficult and contro­ versial issues. The Mission Statement says:"The University provides a variety of educational experiences in an environment that encourages students to examine moral and ethical issues central to their development as responsible men and women." But in direct defiance of that statement, he has encouraged the campus commu­ nity to let the Craven issue pass, saying (before the facts were in) that it was "time to move on and heal the wounds." Instead of encouraging "healthy skepticism, and the habit of continuing inquiry" the atmosphere here has become one of pervasive fear of questioning or challenging "the administration" and of "do-as-your-told-ism." Instead creating an environment that champions and "protects academic freedom," we have had to fight for every single form of expression on campus. In short, the administration of President Stacy has been one which has created an environment inimical to the university's Mission Statement If the president of a university is no longer willing to give even lip service to that institution's Mission Statement, then isn't it time to have that president replaced? If the president of a university is unwilling or unable to deal with controversy in a time when every aspect of our society is coming under scrutiny, isn't it clear that that person is unfit for the position that he holds? This university needs a president who is willing to take risks, able to trust the vision of his employees, eager to address contro­ versy in controversial terms, encourages change, and who supports, with his every action, word and deed, the Mission of this institution. With respect, Bill Stacy has proved that he is not that person. This letter may seem damning, and it is. And I may seem damned for writing it But I have been persona non grata with the top administration of this campus ever since the first time I told Bernie Hinton that I thought he was an asshole. I know that I am not long for this place. They want to get rid of me, and one way or another, they will. It will be a heavy financial hardship, but I would rather live in poverty than live in silence when I know a great wrong is being done. I believe in this campus in a way that Bill Stacy clearly does not And I am not afraid to say so, whatever the cost. Neither should you. Tony Dunn P.S. Don't think about taking out your frustrations about this letter on Robinson. He had nothing to do with it and would disapprove if he was aware of it. The opinions are mine and mine alone. W at Plan 9 w to state our feelings concerning w had happened to B e ish hat ill Robinson. T thosew knoww isgoingon,thefollow quoteisourresponse. o ho hat ing "Miss Taggart, do you know the hallmark of the second-rater?! It's resentment of another man's achievement Those touchy mediocrities who sit trembling lest someone's work prove greater than their own— they have no inkling of the loneliness that comes when you reach the top. The loneliness for an equal— -for a mind to respect and an achievement to admire. They bare their teeth at you from out of their rat holes, thinking that you take pleasure in letting your brilliance dim them— while you'd give a year of your life to see a flicker of talent anywhere among them. They envy achievement, and their dream of greatness is a world where all men have become their acknowledged inferiors. They don't know that that dream is the infallible proof of mediocrity, because that sort of world is what the man of achievement would not be able to bear. They have no way of knowing what he feels when surrounded by inferiors— hatred? no, not hatred, but boredom— the terrible, hopeless, draining, paralyzing boredom. O f what account are praise and adulation from men whom you don't respect? Have you ever felt the longing for someone you could admire? For something, not to look down at, but up to?" - Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand It’s Asking for Tro �Mid April, 1993 Vol. I, Ho. 4 Page 5 1 : No Negroes 941 p la n 1 It’s About Killing People "The close and intimate conditions of life aboard ship, the necessity for the highest possible degree of unity and esprit de corps; the requirement of morale — all these demand that nothing be done which may adversely affect the situation. Past experience has shown irrefutably that the enlist­ ment o N ^ e gt^ l^ ie rth a n for mess attendants) War proves that when it comes to telling the military's story, most of our media is out of step with the drumbeat Now the press corps is writing about the gays-inthe-military issue. Sad to say, their approach is exactly the same as the reportage from Desert Storm and from the Balkans: "Wham, bam, thank you ma'am" and light on the homework. Their coverage of this critical issue has been high on emotions, loose with facts and simplistic cliches, and easy on hard-digging scientific investigation. leads to < lis r|tp tiv e a ® ||^ rm fh l||||p d itio n s " Few reporters have recently spent one day or night in a — D epartment of the Navy Memorandum, December 2 4 , 19 4 1 barracks, a foxhole, a military aircraft or combat ship— or have at least talked to the warriors who do. Most don't look at the armed forces as a unique and complicated outfit, but more as a tradition-bound discriminatory institution that has Homosexuality is incompatible With military service. The deprived a minority group of its rights and must be re­ presence in the military environment of persons who engage educated to the ways of the 1990s. Had they served down in in homosexual c o n d u c t " s ^ t e m e n t s demon­ the trenches or talked to the grunts, they'd know for openers strate a propensity to lngage|i| homosexual conduct, that the U.S. military has been based on discrimination since seriously impairs the accon||ijf&ment of the military mis­ Washington paddled across the Delaware. It's all so undemo­ sion. The presence of such members adversely affects the cratic You can't get in if you're too fat, too small, too tall, too ability of the Military ServiceHo maintain discipline, good dumb, mentally or physically deficient or don't have a high order, and morale; to foster mutual trust and confidence school education. It ain't an equal opportunity employer among service members; to ensure the integrity of the either, and it's almost as democratic as a federal prison must system of rank an command; to facilitate assignment and seem to its inmates. An objective and fair-minded press corps would have worldwide deployment of service members who frequently gone "up front" interviewed the company commanders and must liveand work under close conditions affording minimal privacy; to recruit and retain members of the Military NCOsand asked: What wouldlifting the ban do to theirunit's Services; to maintain public acceptability of military service; military readiness? Once these leaders, who train and lead our forces on the battlefield, told about the feelings of their and to prevent breaches of security. soldiers, the inevitable fights between gays and straights, the -GA.0. Sum ary Report on Hom m osexuals in theM ilitary,June 12,1 992 downtime, expense and red tape of punishment and courtmartials, the breakdown in discipline and order and how they and their subordi­ nate leaders wou Idn't be sharpening com­ bat readiness but instead be putting down barracks riots, the media would get the word that this is not a dvil rights matter, but a military readiness issue. O ur press corps must get it into their skulls that the "profession of arms" is about killing people and knocking things down, and not just a job, a social institu­ tion or an equal opportunity employer. Until they can deliver the right stuff, like Cronkite, Pyle and Ward Just, they should leave the reporting to those who know the military score. 1 : No Gays 992 *nte p b * * # * of o s * a MiUtSKY, -aW U it d oW Reprinted from -It’s Mpril 1993. gA z a Z Gay pajjuDiee ibhfeed G & is ttttite and UoW it affects M df& u aHd Excerpted from: “liberal Press Corps Cham pions Issue It Doesn’t Understand” by C David H orth, ol. ackw inApril 1993 SoldierofFortune �Hid April, 1993 Vol. I, Ho. 4 Page 6 Another Open I Hey! We pit our second letter! This one’s from CSUSMstudent Don Scott If youwanttoseeyour name inprint,justdropoffyour“sophomoricdiatribe" inourbox in theAS Office. Please notethattheAStakes no responsibilityfor the items dropped in our box. The other day while I was busily doing my rounds at the Dome Cafe I had the unpleasant privilege of watching our AS President, Laura Mitchell, vigorously defending the rights of some students to post (on the Free Speech Board) material that was critical of Sen. Craven's racist remarks. It wasn't adminis­ tration officials complaining, but fellow students! They felt the material posted was offensive to them. Give me a breakS! IF you want to talk offensive, how about the comment on the board where a student laments that all she or he can see in the cafe are "fags and dykes." O r better yet, how about Craven's remarks that undocumented workers are on the "lower scale of human­ ity!" Why would anyone, our administration included, want to defend or white-wash the words of a bigot? Sen. Craven hasn't disclaimed his remarks, he said they were "misconstrued." How in the hell do you misconstrue "lower scale of humanity?" He said he didn't mean it. He is a professional politician, and he knew he was in front of news reporters and cameras. That means he is either a blatant racist or an idiot. The dedication of our administration hall to this man has already upset almost every Latino and Latina on our campus, but why should we stop there? I'm sure with a few more creative dedications we can manage to piss off every member of the human race. Why not start by dedicating the Free Speech Board to Craven's hero, Senator Joseph McCarthy? We could then dedicate the A rt Dept, to Sen. Jesse Helms, the Science Dept, to Williams Jennings Bryan (remember the Scopes trial?). Then let's dedicate the Woman's History Dept, to Phyllis Schlaffly. And there are things beyond departments that we could dedicate. We could dedicate the landscaping to Cesar Chavez, or the garbage heaps to Malcom X. How about dedicating the closets to either Harvey Milk or Alien Ginsberg. We could finish off by dedicating the back seat of the shuttle bus to Rosa Parks, and the toilets to Martin Luther King. As it is, I'd rather dedicate my college education to Timothy Leary,and dropout. Donald Scott Letter to Bill Stacy Dear President Stacy, It seems that CSUSM has reached the frontier that we were bound for when we decided to embark on the quest to build a new university. I think that it's a good time to stop and reflect on what we've done and what we've experienced. Unfortunately, I feel that the events of the last few weeks have overshadowed many good accomplishments. A t my acceptance to CSUSM, I was overjoyed and optimistic And the first two years I attended were both exciting and enjoyable. I was proud to say that I was involved in forging the school of the 21st century. It had the feel of trailblazinga new path in hopes of making CSUSM theschool o f the 21st century. Theschool of the 21st century had many connotations for me. First, wasa place where technology was embraced and used to the full extent of its capabilities. Second, was to create an environment where all disciplines would have equal import and acceptance. Third, was the amazing challenge to build, from the ground up, a place where academic pursuits would dominate, without the petty politicking university environments are known for. Alas, it has come to pass that these things would not be true. Indeed, what has come into being is a university that ensconces the value-frigid ideals of the administrations of the 50's and 60's... In the realm of science, I have never seen lack of support for programs and ideas. But that is what I have witnessed from the administration toward the biology department here. While the other sciences (Psychology, Mathematics and Computer Science most notably) have developed robust curricula with funding for the programs, biology remains wallowed in administrative red tape, to the extent that many biology majors are not getting the essential classes needed to hold a baccalaureate degree. While I realize that inside most sciences there are various approaches to the many topics that make up the discipline, I see no need to gut a department because administration and department faculty cannot reach agreement upon a definitive course of action. But I feel that recent events are far more distressing. I began see that the administration had lost touch with the students here when the free speech zone was under consid­ eration. It is ludicrous for the administration of a public university to even consider areasofthecampus wherespeech may be censured! Let alone establishing these zones! I am insulted that the idea for limiting areas of free speech (amplified or not) came from inside the administration! In my view of the world (somebody please teil me if I am too Continued on next page I can't stand it! I can't take it any more! If I hear one more word about Those who day freedom to others deserve it not for Sen. Craven I’m | | | | | ^ j | | i | r ajust god,3tmot io o p ||l|j| goingto throwup!! H i l l ® ' i It’s Starting to Get Mat �Further Adventures of San M MidApril, 1993 Vol. I, Ho. 4 Page 7 a i m Han* San Narcos Man, defender of bloated bureaucracy, was ought on tape by Plan 9’ igh-tech topsecretsurveillancesquad lastweekinhis plush s h office on the seventh floor of Craven Hall. WARNING: The following material is explicitly bigoted and racist in nature. Ifyou areoffendedby bigotiy then, by all means, you should read this. p idlY “kinds of people, then you end up with diverse opinions. But did they listen to me? Ha! They actually thought it was a good idea! Morons, every last one of them!” By now, not having taken a breath in well over a minute, San Marcos Man's face was beginning to turn blue. But he had hit his stride, and was loathe to pause. "Craven was right, dammit! Hell, he went easy on the bastards! They the lower scale of humanity, if that. This stink they've created over Craven's comments provesi t Anybody who had an in respect for authority would have let the whole thing pass as the harmless comment it was. ]ust like Ed Meachum and the mess over the word 'pickaninny'., idiots! And this Plan 9 abomina­ tion! Written by faggot spies! It's all over it. Ohhhh, it burns my hide!! "Why can't these people realize that its the purpose of the administration to run the university. The purpose of the staff is to do our dirty work, the faculty to teach and the students to pay fees and take classes. This business of criticizing the administration is totally out of line, and I'm sick of id We make the decision* the students, staff and faculty should just accept that. WE ARE GOING TO BE IN CONTROL, if we have to terminate everyonewho dares to disagree. That student caught in Craven Hall should be a lesson to the slime here!” By now, the lack of oxygen had gotten to San Marcos Man's brain (about time, huh?), and he fell, convulsing, to the floor. But he lives on, spreading his creed of middle-aged-white-male domination. He is the enemy. Watch for him.____________ San Marcos Man sat back fn his chair, a frown lining his face. The setting sun shone sickly through the windows of his seventh floor Craven Hall office. In his hands was the new issue of Plan 9 from Outer Space. 'Damn,” he thought, as he read this sentence, ”1thought that getting rid of that pesky Bill Robinson would put an end to this foolishness, but apparently not. M y minions were wrong once again about Robinson being the source of the campus radicalism.” In disgust, he threw down Plan and picked up the BladeCitizen. "Now here's a paper that respects authority,” he thought He flipped to the North County section and leaned back in his chair. ”Ahhh, this is more like it” San Marcos Man reached for his morning cup of coffee. At the very moment that he took a sip, his eyes fell on a headline reading 'Alternative magazine, Plan 9, invades CSSM.” Reflexively, he spewed coffee over ail of the very-really-no-kidding-we're-serious-absolutelyimportant-and-vital papers stacked neatly on his desk. To his chagrin, both Plan 9and the Biade-Qtizen article on Plan 9 were unspotted. "Goddammit!!!” he yelled, ”1can't stand this place!” A half an hour later, after he had recovered from his temper tantrum (mommy had never had the guts to whack him far off base), in a country that guarantees the right of every back into reality), San Marcos Man picked up the Bfade-Gtizen ddzen to say whatever they feei, it is preposterous for the once again and began to read, "it's treasonous, all right,” he administration of a small university to censure its students. mumbled as he read the article's opening line, ”the people What is the logic here? Is the administration afraid that we responsible should be shots." Once again, he felt a tantrum may not be adult enough to handle this awesome responsi­ coming on, but this time he controlled himself. He read on, cursing under his breath. ”...'evils of bureaucracy,' my assS” he bility? That perhaps we need a dult supervision to exercise nearly shouted. "What's evil are these... these peop/e(he nearly our right to free speech? That seems a little sophomoric to spit the word) who think that they can just run around me. What about Senator Craven's remarks? Are we to criticizing the administration of this university, univer­ sity, with impunity! Goddammit! There oughta be a policy believe that the administration will wave its magic wand and everything will be okay? How can we sit by and allow the against that!” He was hot on the topic now, and began ranting to the man who we elected to serve our community deface many empty room. Out in the outer office, San Marcos Man's three of its citizens? It is pure folly for Craven to think that the secretaries locked the doors and headed for the Dome Cafe for entire community that elected him to his position would back his comments, or accept his cursory explanation of the what they knew would be a long coffee break. "These people, like Robinson and the fucking goddamned event I hold Craven responsible for his words, just as the faculty, think that they can have a say in the way that this administration must hold us responsible for ours (maybe if university is run! Well, to hell with them! Craven gave this he was in a limited speech zone he would not have slipped). university to me, and it's mine, mine, MINE!!!! How can I run this Therefore, I support the academic senate in their demand for place the way I want to if I always have faculty, students and the Craven to withdraw or further explain his meaning, and goddamn staff bitching all the time?... reject the letter that was forcibly signed by many faculty and "It's that damn diversity thing, I know it is! I argued and staff (read: your job is on the line). argued with the founding faculty against hiring women and It saddens me to think that CSUSM has fallen far short minorities here, but nooooooo, they had to go and Focus on of the mark that I had envisioned, but the university is still hiring scum like that. So what do we have now? Diversity! The young. Perhaps there is still time™ bastards!! I explained and explained that if you hire diverse Mike Williams Open Letter, (cont.) It’s Not Hesponsible for San Marcos Man �W dents become more and more aware ofAmerica’nocial csu S an Marcos is accepting applications for the following positions: Computer Competency Coordinator Must be vaguely familiar with computers and have University movci:|ioportionally the other w ^ to prevent all exposure q | played at least 3 different computer games. Socially aware and politically active individuals need not ap­ political action being taken. ply. No longhairs! The most important thing is to make this campus a marketplace for ideas. Director of Computing Services But the University is trying to prevent the exposure of ant new creative Puppet position to take orders from Bernie Hinton. No knowledge of computers or the applications of tech­ political solutions to the problems that everyAmerican realizes are fadng nology in education necessary. Must be eager to this society in the mid-Sixties* —ArtG dbergfree Speech MovementU B celey.SetrtO i i l l l l ol C rH Therj • Convinced that students and faculty are getting in the way of the work and purpose of the university? • Do you believe that access to the university should be limited only to those on the higher scale of humanity? • Always wanted to carry a clipboard, but never had a reason? • Thinkthe university’s organizational structure should be modeled after military hierarchies? • Always wanted to rule a small South American country • Do you fear that free speech will lead to anarchy? • Have you ever said one or more of the following? “A small mind is a tidy mind.* "The less we tell them, the better off they are.* "Ignorance is bliss.* "Idle hands are the devil’s workshop.” "Yes sir, I’ll do it right away, no questions asked.* • Do you suffer from Napoleonic-complex? Then you’re ready for the long anticipated sequel to the Robert’s Rules of Order... BERNIE’S RULES OF ORDER Now available! Only $29.95 ($149.95 for limited edition autographed copy) Don’t delay! Send for your copy today! Send check or money order to: Information Control Institute 7302 Craven Hall San Marcos, CA 92096 Or call: 1-800-LUV-BERN please your superiors and willing to do what you are told without question. Individuals with a vision of the future need not apply. University President President needed to lead brand new university into the 21st century. Must be idealistic, courageous, visionary, dedicated to the Mission of the university and to it’s people. Must believe in freedom of expres­ sion and basic democratic values. Must be able to bring into being a critical awareness of society and to guide strategies for giving our children a better planet than we inherited from our parents. GanjaMan Sez: Tired of the endless, boring routine? Sick of jumping through the same inane hoops every day? Fed up with the mindlessness of your existence? Then turn on, tune in and light up! That’s right' Reefer madness could be for yodl Guaranteed to give you a fresh, new perspective on life, the smoke of the hemp plant can change your life! Note: Despite all appearances, Plan 9 d oes nofadvocate the use of illegal drugs. The sole purpose of the above ad is to really irritate those uptight individuals who oppose the use of mind altering drugs. By the way, advocating the use of illegal drugs is perfectly legal (First Amendment and all that), so na-na-na-na-na! Disclaimer: P lan 9 adamantly and resolutely sup­ ports the w id est possible freedom of expression on campus. Issues of whether or not a certain expression is “responsible” or “offensive” should in no way inhibit the rights of individuals to express their opinions. Sen. Craven has the right to compare his bearings to HUA C just as we have the right to criticize h i m for it N othing w ill ever change in thia world unless we openly hash o ut our problems. W« at P b * p, lepreaoting only odmIvh, enccunge « M S dialogue os all subject*. Plan 9 From Outer Space is a Totally Immature Production Copyrights Violated © 1993 It's Plan 9. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource <h2>1992-1993</h2> Subject The topic of the resource student newspapers Description An account of the resource The third academic year of California State University San Marcos. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource University Archives in the CSUSM Library Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. 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